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

Before turning the mower on its side, take out the spark plug, so there’s no chance of the blade suddenly spinning to life. A ...

Fall is a good time to repair bare spots in the lawn. Learn what steps you need to take to fix bare spots before winter ...

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.

The best fall fertilizer for cool-season grasses is a high-nitrogen fertilizer with the correct amounts of phosphorus and potassium to address soil deficiencies.

If you have a warm-season lawn, your grass is getting ready to go dormant for winter. This is why you should never fertilize a warm-season lawn after September.

Systemic herbicides are sprayed onto the foliage of the weeds. They are absorbed by the leaves, get into the weed’s ...

Cutting Your Grass Too Short Taller grass means a healthier lawn. It shades the soil surface, keeps the soil from drying out ...

With leaves falling and cooler weather setting in, it’s crucial to winterize your lawn and garden to prevent damage and ...

Is raking leaves in the fall bad for your yard? Now that it's rained, is it advisable to fertilize and reseed this month? How ...

As cooler weather arrives and you prepare to put your mower in the garage for the winter, don’t turn your attention away from ...

Mow light layers of leaves into the lawn. For heavier leaf layers that threaten to mat down the lawn or evergreen ...