Weeds in the lawn may start innocently enough as a stray patch of dandelions or clover. Before long, they erupt, and you have more weeds than lawn. Applying weed killer keeps weeds in check or stops ...

Are you noticing weeds cropping up on your lawn? You might hand-pull some weeds, a safe and effective option. Or head straight for a weed killer to eliminate these unwanted plants. Weed killers or ...

Fine-tune your lawn care schedule to get the most out of fertilizer applications. Lawn fertilizer provides the essential nutrients your type of grass needs to grow and thrive. “A well-nourished lawn ...

When to fertilize your lawn depends largely on what type of grass is in your yard. The best time to fertilize any lawn is when the grass is actively growing. Most lawns benefit from being fertilized ...

While September brings with it shorter days, we still have plenty of opportunities to attend to those fall yard and garden chores. Among them is applying fertilizer to lawns. Keep in mind that for the ...

Using lawn sand can benefit any grass provided it is applied at the right time of year and spread correctly. Knowing when to ...

Winter fertilizers abound at garden centers in autumn, but are not always needed. Learn the fertilizer needs and proper timing of applications for cool-season and warm-season grasses. Discover the ...

If you’re growing cool-season grasses, like Kentucky or Canada bluegrass, ryegrass, or tall or fine fescues, and your lawn has been thinning, patchy or discolored, now is the time to do something ...

Whether you’re facing a lousy home lawn that’s been beat up yet again by a hot summer or trying to keep a decent lawn in decent shape, the next few weeks are the year’s best to do something about it.