Sanding a lawn works miracles for creating an even surface and improving grass health. However, you must choose the right sand type to ensure success.

October may not be the ideal month for grass germination, but it's not too late to usually get new grass seed up and growing ...

Avoid testing near pavement, buildings, or other heat sources that create artificial temperature variations. These microclimates don't represent the broader lawn conditions where you'll be planting ...

Some thatch is good, but too much can lead to disease and prevent nutrients from reaching the roots. Here's how and when to dethatch your lawn for healthy grass.

In American farm country, a grass-roots movement is spreading, a movement to keep more roots in the soil. (Not just grass roots, of course; roots of all kinds.) Its goal: Promoting healthy soil that's ...

In last week’s article, I explained the advantages of planting trees and shrubs in the fall. These same advantages can also be gained when planting grass seed in September and early October. The ...

Question for Dan Gill: I received my soil test results from the LSU AgCenter Soil Testing and Plant Analysis Lab. Our new side yard shows a high pH - 7.03 to 7.72. The area was filled with 10 loads of ...