Large lawn with lots of shade - Zhen Li/Getty Images Big patches of cool shade offer idyllic spots to relax on hot summer days, whether you're tossing a ball to your dog or swinging in a hammock. Your ...

Getting your grass green and thick doesn't require expensive treatments or professional help. Most lawn problems come down to basic care issues that you can fix yourself with the right techniques.

Cool-season grasses grow quickly in the spring, and waiting too long to make the first cut can stress the lawn unnecessarily, says horticulture extension specialist Aaron Steil. "Avoiding this mistake ...

Q: No matter what I do, I just can’t get grass to grow in the shady areas of my yard. Is there some way to get good grass under trees and other shady areas? A: This is a common question. To address ...

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Welcome to “Super Secrets Solves,” in which a golf-course superintendent doles out advice for real-life lawn-care dilemmas. Have a problem of your own? Drop a line to josh.sens@golf.com, and we might ...

Ever feel like your neighbor’s lawn is thriving while yours just won’t fill in? You’re not the only one. Figuring out why grass isn’t growing can be a bit of a puzzle. Sometimes it’s not just one ...

A healthy lawn prevents pollution from soil erosion and provides an enjoyable and pleasant setting for your home landscape. Turfgrass or native alternative lawns provide a ground cover that is adapted ...

Even if you have lush, green grass, your lawn may still have bare spots. Bare spots occur for a variety of reasons, and when they do, seldom fix themselves. To repair these areas and earn the title of ...

Will Afton often spends his days working with community members on how to get their lawns, vegetable gardens and fruit trees in healthy shape. As a horticulturist who now works as the county agent, or ...