How to Keep Grass Growing Under Trees Everyone wants to enjoy a nice, lush lawn, including those of us with trees in the yard. But those trees can make it tough for the grass under them to grow. Learn how to keep grass growing under a tree. Continue reading
Why You Shouldn’t Mow in High Heat Whether a lawn is grown from seed or from newly planted sod, it requires proper care to thrive. Mowing at the right time of day, especially in the summer will improve lawn quality, reduce weeds and disease, and maintain the lawn's appearance. Continue reading
5 Things You’re Probably Doing Wrong to Your Lawn Some common lawn practices aren’t necessary – and can even be counter-productive. Find out what you could be doing wrong in your lawn. Continue reading
Why It’s a Bad Idea to Mow Wet Grass Frequent spring rains often sidetrack lawn-mowing schedules, tempting lawn-owners to get out there and cut the wet grass before it gets too long. Find out why cutting wet grass is a bad idea. Continue reading
Do I Need a Soil Test? Testing the soil in your lawn is one of the most important and overlooked steps when getting ready for spring. Find out why testing your soil is important and how to conduct a soil test. Continue reading
DIY Lawn Care: Part 3 - Top-Dressing, Dethatching, Aerating & Liming There’s no secret to having a great-looking lawn. The use of proper products on a routine schedule can do marvelous things for your lawn. Check out this DIY series that helps you take your lawn from average to superb. Continue reading
DIY Lawn Care: Part 2 - Watering, Grubs, Bugs, and Lawn Diseases There’s no secret to having a great-looking lawn. The use of proper products on a routine schedule can do marvelous things for your lawn. Check out this DIY series that helps you take your lawn from average to superb. Continue reading
DIY Lawn Care: Part 1 - Fertilizing, Weed Control, Mowing, and Seeding There’s no secret to having a great-looking lawn. The use of proper products on a routine schedule can do marvelous things for your lawn. Check out this DIY series that helps you take your lawn from average to superb. Continue reading
Bulbs in the Lawn Looking for a way to add an early pop of color to your lawn this coming spring? Add bulbs to your lawn this fall! Continue reading
Do I Need to Rake the Leaves Off the Lawn? Leaves on the lawn can be very useful to your lawn & landscape. If manageable, it is best to mow over and mulch leaves. If you have an excess, you’ll need to explore other options. Continue reading
5 Ways Green Spaces Can Help to Sell Your Home If you’re thinking about selling your home, you may be wondering: does a nicely landscaped yard add value? Read about these 5 ways green spaces can help to sell your home. Continue reading
5 Ways to Keep Your Lawn Healthy this Summer Summer lawns take the heat. Follow these 5 steps to keep your lawn healthy and green this summer. Continue reading
Can Grass Clippings Be Used to Mulch the Vegetable Garden? When used correctly, grass clippings can be a great mulching product for your vegetable garden. Read about how to correctly use grass clippings as mulch. Continue reading
How to Harvest Your Own Sod to Repair Lawn Areas When planning the removal of grass, first determine whether there are thin or bare areas of your lawn. You may be able to use your existing grass as sod. Continue reading
What Does “Top-Dressing” the Lawn Mean? Top-dressing your lawn involves adding soil, organic matter, or compost to the grass to create a smooth surface, eliminating any bumpy or uneven surfaces. Continue reading
What is Lime & How to Tell if Your Lawn Needs It Depending on your lawn’s pH, you may need to add lime to amend the soil. Continue reading
5 Step Spring Lawn Care Checklist It is important to take care of your lawn as winter turns to spring. Follow this checklist to prepare the grass for optimal growth. Continue reading
Is My Grass Dead or Dormant? Not sure whether your browning grass is dead or dormant? Find out how to tell the difference and what you can do if you find that you have a dormant lawn. Continue reading
Four Tips for Midsummer Lawn Care Don’t know how to care for your lawn during the summer heat? Learn how to keep even a dormant lawn alive in the heat with these four tips for mid-summer lawn care. Continue reading
Pet-Friendly Lawn Care Want a lush green yard without risking the safety of your pets? Get rid of brown spots and keep your lawn healthy and green with these pet-safe techniques. Continue reading
Should I Lime My Lawn? Not sure if you should lime your lawn? Properly testing your soil will tell you if lime is necessaryto balance your lawn. Continue reading
April is National Lawn Care Month - The Importance of a Healthy Lawn Did you know that April is National Lawn Care Month? Celebrate by learning all about how a healthy lawn can benefit you! Continue reading
Spring Lawn Care Checklist Not sure where to start with lawn care this year? This checklist includes a few simple steps to get started on the right foot! Continue reading
How to Up Your Lawn’s Curb Appeal Up your lawn’s curb appeal this spring with these 5 tips to maintain a beautiful lawn. Continue reading
How to Calculate Your Yard’s Square Footage [Online Tools] Calculate your lawn’s square footage online or manually. This will help you determine how much lawn care product you need to purchase to properly cover your grass. Continue reading
The Fine Art of Mowing the Lawn How you mow, when you mow and even what you do with the clippings can make a big difference in how your lawn performs. Continue reading
Great Tips for Restoring Your Lawn’s Health Grass less than perfect? If you’re feeling like your lawn has gotten away from you, here are a couple of great tips to help restore it. Continue reading
Lawn Mowing 101: 5 Tips You Need to Know Proper mowing technique is important to the health of your lawn. Here are some basic tips to help ensure your lawn looks great throughout the spring and summer seasons. Continue reading
Spring Lawn Care: What to Do First? Check out our spring lawn-care tips to get your yard ready for the most enjoyable months of the year. Continue reading
The Dethatching Dilemma Most consider dethatching a chore, but the payback can be enormous in improving the health of your lawn. Here are the answers to the five most commonly asked questions about dethatching your lawn. Continue reading
Easy Fall Lawn Care Checklist Preparing your lawn for the winter season is a critical step toward achieving the healthy, green lawn every homeowner longs for. But it doesn’t have to be complicated. Continue reading
Five Spring Steps for a Beautiful Summer Yard Think ahead with a good yard-care routine this year so you’ll have a backyard oasis through the year. Continue reading
Water, Water – When and Where Following watering basics will nurture the plants you’d hoped for while conserving an essential commodity. Monitor your plantings to determine how much supplemental water, if any, is needed. Continue reading
Summer Care for a Healthy Lawn A healthy lawn is a 24/7 filter for dirt, dust and impurities from the air. Like all plants it absorbs carbon dioxide and releases life giving-oxygen. These steps will assure your lawn has what it needs to provide those benefits this summer. Continue reading
Is Compacted Soil Hurting My Lawn? Soil compaction is a primary cause of an unhealthy lawn. Aerating can help relieve soil compaction. Continue reading
Start the Clean-up As Weather Permits You can take advantage of warm days to start your spring lawn and garden clean-up process, but don’t rush things and cause damage. Give some thought to what you can and can’t do according to weather and ground conditions. Continue reading
Prevent Ice-Melt Damage to Your Lawn and Gardens Rock salt is the most widely used melting agent. Learn how to prevent ice-melt damage to your lawn and gardens. Continue reading
Primping Around the Pumpkins! Take the time to rake, trim, edge and mow your lawn now, and your landscape will serve as a stunning backdrop to your outdoor fall decor. Continue reading
Water Conservation Tips for the Lawn Here are some tips for reducing watering in the landscape to conserve the valuable resource or adhere to drought restrictions. Continue reading
Fix Bare Spots and Dead Grass Bare patches of grass are an open invitation for weeds. No-one can afford to let it go. Continue reading
Mow Leaves to Nourish Landscapes and Lawns Accumulation of leaves on the lawn can smother it or invite pests. Want to leave them there? Mulch them. Continue reading
Tips for Aerating the Lawn This Fall Aeration is a process that helps the soil the grass grows in, and should be done at least every other fall. Continue reading
How to Mow the Lawn Like a Pro Lawn mowing done correctly keeps your grass green and thick. Learn how to keep your lawnmower in good working order and how to cut grass like the pros. Continue reading
Tips for Late Season Lawn Care Lawn care tips that will protect the lawn after the growing season ends. Continue reading
Great Lawns Begin With Spring Care Learn what to do in spring for a great lawn all season. Continue reading
Aerate the Lawn to Revitalize the Grass As the lawn ages and soil is compacted, aeration is needed to revitalize the grass. Continue reading