Use a mulching mower that deposits grass clippings on the lawn. This means less work for you and it recycles those extra nutrients back to your lawn. Regardless of which mower you choose, you need to ...

Early fall is the perfect time to reseed your lawn. Cooler temps and moist soil give new grass an ideal start before winter ...

We’ve all been there. The rain has just passed, the sun peeks through and you look out at your lawn that suddenly seems twice as long and very much in need of a trim. Obviously the best course of ...

While you can't let fallen leaves cover a lawn all winter, you can mulch them instead of raking. As a bonus, the mulched ...

You should never mulch in early spring, as it stunts growth, but you should also avoid mulching when the ground is very cold and wet. Aim to get yours done before the first frost, then, so that you ...

Is it ever right to use your grass clippings as a garden mulch?? On the latest You Bet Your Garden, we’ll bend–but not break–the rules as Mike McGrath looks at the pros and cons of collecting those ...

Several common fall lawn tasks can hurt your lawn instead of helping it. These tasks weaken roots, smother grass, and encourage mold and pests. Instead, focus on aeration, dethatching, overseeding, ...

Since October, we have had a steady dose of rain. Hopefully, your irrigation system is turned off for now. With this wet weather there are several things to consider doing to get your lawn and shrubs ...

In my recent column about lawn care, I stated that many gardeners are trading in expanses of lawn for garden beds. Creating more space for flowers, edibles and native plants is an admirable goal, but ...

Avoid these six common fall lawn care mistakes. Experts share what not to do now to help your grass stay healthy through winter and thrive in spring.