The hot and dry summer months tempt even the most diehard lawn and garden enthusiasts to opt for the air-conditioned indoors, but your landscape needs disciplined care to survive and thrive in these dog days.
Tips
Know your lawn- popular grass types by region
Whether you’re establishing a new lawn or maintaining your existing landscape, there are several types of turfgrass to choose from, the most popular of which depend on where you live.
Cheat Sheet: Spotting typical lawn problems
Homeowners are sure to come across problems in the yard. Some are easy to spot. Others, not so much. Some are solved with a quick fix. Others can get away from you before the season is over. Before you can solve any problem, you need to know exactly what’s going on
Mulch 101
Mulching happens all around us naturally when the leaves and needles from trees and plants fall off and form a layer of organic matter around the roots, which helps reduce or eliminate soil erosion. This layer also acts as insulation for the root system, keeping severe heat and cold out, moisture in, and feeds plants much-needed organic nourishment.
Shady Garden Tips
It is a beautiful landscape, a perfect spot for a garden, you say. If only this piece of land got more sunlight!, you say. Don’t give up on the idea. You can, in fact, garden with shade.
Sunny Garden Tips
There are a number of full sun species that will burst into bloom in dawn-to-dusk sunlight, while others need a break from intense light, and still more varieties don’t do well in the heat. Your local independent landscape expert can help you …
Spring Gardening Tips
With spring upon us, the dormant plants of winter are ready to burst into bloom. But there are some things you can be doing right now to set your garden up for maximum growth and vibrant color
Getting Your Lawn Ready for Spring
The last of the cold, gray days are giving way to warm, sunny weather. People in short sleeves are emerging from their winter hibernation, eager to take tail-wagging dogs for a neighborhood walk
Lawn Care Maintenance – Your Questions Answered
We turned to Chrissie Segars, a Ph.D. turfgrass specialist for tips on basic lawn maintenance questions. Chrissie specializes in educating communities on all things lawn care and best practices for the environment, backed up by scientific research.
Lawn Care Mistakes and Myths
In our continuing series of articles on lawn care maintenance, we asked Chrissie Segars, a Ph.D. turfgrass specialist and professor at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Dallas, to give us her expertise to help homeowners
Choosing the right mower: commercial vs. residential lawnmowers
Visit your local independent dealer and you’ll find lawnmowers in various sizes and price ranges, categorized as commercial or residential machines. What is the difference?
The Electric Lawn Mower Craze
There is something going on in the lawn care industry, a seismic shift that is happening as quietly as the sound of an electric-powered engine: homeowners, local governments, universities, and other large institutions are transitioning from using gas-powered lawn...
Lawn Maintenance – December to do list is short
If it feels like you’re not doing much on your lawn in December, that’s a good thing. The experts agree: this is a month you can truly give your yard a rest.
Raking or Mulching?
As Autumn leaves fall, homeowners are faced with an annual question: do I rake tree leaves off of my grass and dispose of them or do I simply cut them up with my lawnmower and leave them on the lawn?
Put down the rake – Q&A with an expert
One of the experts we turned to for advice on this question is John Sorochan, Ph.D. Distinguished Professor of Turfgrass Science at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He says your decision should be a no-brainer:
Getting Your Lawn Ready for Winter
One of the misconceptions about building a lush, green lawn is that the process starts in the spring. Yes, that season is a critical time for proper lawn care, but right now – right before winter