While you may have enjoyed taking a break from lawn care during the winter, spring is the season to turn your attention back to your yard. Your efforts now will largely determine if you have a lush, ...

After months of cold, snow and dormancy, your lawn doesn’t simply wake up in peak condition on its own—it needs a little attention. Compacted soil, matted grass and the first signs of early weeds are ...

Fertilizing your lawn in spring is a must-do task if you want lush grass in summer. However, there's one easy step gardeners often skip — to their detriment.

Before you fertilize, make sure your lawn is actually ready—timing makes all the difference.

Spring lawn care is crucial for a healthy lawn during the summer. Improving soil, managing watering, fertilizing correctly, and mowing high are key to lawn care. Using a mulching mower and managing ...

Spring should reveal a thick, green carpet, not a patchwork of yellow, brown, and bare soil. When your lawn stalls while the ...

Credit: Shutterstock With the first day of spring nearly upon us, and the clouds starting to part to allow the sun to show ...

Dan Sandor, assistant professor of turfgrass science at Virginia Tech, said not to stress. “The grass knows what to do,” said Sandor, who holds a doctorate in horticulture and turfgrass. He said you ...

Getting your grass green and thick doesn't require expensive treatments or professional help. Most lawn problems come down to basic care issues that you can fix yourself with the right techniques.