Cool-season lawns will be more competitive if kept at a height of 2-3 inches. Certain species perform better when mowed at 3 ...

Spring Lawn Care Calendar by Region Apply spring fertilizer too early, and you’ll weaken your lawn’s root system. Miss your pre-emergent window by two weeks, and ...

Spring is right around the corner, so look no further for the best tips and products you need when it comes to lawn care and gardening this year.

After months of cold, snow and dormancy, your lawn doesn’t simply wake up in peak condition on its own—it needs a little attention. Compacted soil, matted grass and the first signs of early weeds are ...

Did you hear about the guy who chicken-proofed his lawn? It’s impeccable. I can’t wait to get into the yard this spring, and I can almost smell the fragrance of freshly mowed grass. It’ll take a while ...

Is early spring the right time to dethatch your lawn? Here’s a guide to understanding thatch, timing, and how to protect your ...

While you may have enjoyed taking a break from lawn care during the winter, spring is the season to turn your attention back to your yard. Your efforts now will largely determine if you have a lush, ...

The grass will be growing again before you know it, so while you’re out there checking out what winter did to the landscape, do some lawn-readying by raking matted leaves and removing trash, fallen ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins ...

Here's how to know if your lawn is ready for its first cut of the season.

Experts say avoid doing these lawncare mistakes in March ...

Iowans have made it through another winter and many are looking to re-beautify their once-colorful lawns and gardens. If that's you, grab some gloves and some fertilizer and follow these tips. When ...