UMass Amherst turf specialist Jason Lanier says a healthier lawn starts with simple spring basics: sharp mower blades, taller ...

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, ...

When your lawn starts turning green as the weather warms up, it seems like it's truly springtime. A few simple care practices at this time of year will go a long way toward promoting a dense stand of ...

Spring lawn care is crucial for a healthy lawn during the summer. Improving soil, managing watering, fertilizing correctly, and mowing high are key to lawn care. Using a mulching mower and managing ...

Now that spring has officially sprung, many of us are trying to beat back, cut down and keep up with our growing grasses, plants and, yes, weeds. Consumer Reports’ lawn and garden experts share tips ...

Know your grass: Identify whether you have cool- or warm-season grass so you can time mowing, watering, and fertilizing for its growth cycle. Feed it right: Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer ...

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 ...

As the snow melts, brown lawn patches appear. An expert shares common causes and a simple fix for healthy grass ...

Tomorrow is the first day of spring and even though a dusting of snow may have covered your lawn this past week, it’s not too early to begin planning for spring lawn maintenance tasks. Lawn grasses ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Ready to get out the lawn mower, hedge or string trimmer, or other outdoor power equipment to spruce up your ...