Apply spring fertilizer too early, and you’ll weaken your lawn’s root system. Miss your pre-emergent window by two weeks, and crabgrass takes over. Timing is everything in spring lawn care — but the ...

Spring is approaching, and many homeowners are eager to start their lawn care routines. Knowing when to begin is crucial for achieving a lush, healthy yard throughout the growing season. The best time ...

March is a turning point for lawns across the United States. As soil temperatures rise and grass wakes from winter dormancy, the actions taken now set the stage for how turf will handle the heat and ...

MAN WHO LIVES, BREATHES AND STUDIES GRASS. HE IS A LAWN FANATIC. FOR JASON LANIER OF UMASS EXTENSION. TURNING GRASS GREEN IS SERIOUS SCIENCE. ONE OF THE MOST OVERLOOKED SPRING FIXES A SHARP MOWER ...

When your lawn starts turning green as the weather warms up, it seems like it's truly springtime. A few simple care practices at this time of year will go a long way toward promoting a dense stand of ...

It's March in Illinois, and this is when everyone starts thinking about lawn care. The grass is greening up, and plants are beginning to grow again, signaling that garden work has begun. You may be ...

Thatch is a layer of organic matter that builds up on your lawn over time and can prevent your yard from getting enough nutrients. Dethatching involves using tools, like a dethatching rake, to remove ...

As part of Spring Lawn and Garden Week, we’re focusing on one of the biggest factors in a healthy yard—proper watering. Lawn expert Chris Kanan of “Ope It’s Mow-Time” shares common mistakes to avoid ...

Some neighborhoods received enough rain in March that the lawn grass has started to green up, and other homeowners have been able to keep watering their grass as part of their irrigation restrictions.