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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Some neighborhoods received enough rain in March that the lawn grass has started to green up, and other homeowners have been able to keep watering their grass as part of their irrigation restrictions.