Spreading grass seed in the winter months can help set the stage for a greener, healthier lawn—but timing and technique matter. Many homeowners think of overseeding as simply adding seed to an ...

Managing the health and appearance of your lawn can be a lot of work. Even if you do your best to follow all the most important lawn care rules -- like the one-third mowing rule for a luscious grass - ...

A full, green lawn creates curb appeal and makes you feel like sipping an iced tea on the back patio. But if bare spots peek through and weeds overpower the grass, the lawn might be more of an eyesore ...

Plant warm-season grasses in spring and cool-season grasses in fall if possible. Spring is an option for cool-season grasses ...

If you’re thinking fall is the perfect time to kick up your feet when it comes to your lawn care, think again. “No matter your weather conditions, giving your lawn proper care now can help it thrive ...

The best time to aerate is when your grass is actively growing—spring or fall in cool areas, and late spring in warm ones.

My dad commonly used the expression “sick and tired of being sick and tired.” He applied it to many situations in life, which mostly led to a laugh or shrug by his family. I’m not sure he’d apply this ...

Knowing how to overseed a lawn in fall will help you to quickly, easily and affordably help to restore it after enduring the hot summer months. Temperature and weather conditions can be equally ...

Master gardener Sally Scalera offers tips on everything from herbs to plant in November to local irrigation restrictions as ...

As the summer heat begins to fade and cooler weather approaches, Emerald Lawn Care is encouraging homeowners across the northwest suburbs of Chicago to take advantage of the optimal timing for ...

For the sake of consistency, start by getting grass seeds that are similar to the existing grass. If you want to change it up instead, get a variety of grass seeds that grow in your area. Once you ...