Spring isn't just a good time to get your house clean and ready for summer. After a tough winter, your yard could use some cleanup, too. If you've got a well-established lawn that's starting to get a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Decayed grass blades and stems—known as thatch—can prevent your lawn from absorbing the water and oxygen ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you yearn for the clean, manicured look of a yard that’s clear of grass clippings, leaves, and twigs, ...

Warm weather brings out the green thumbs, and while nurturing a houseplant jungle and starting a garden are worthy endeavors, a lush lawn is what dreams are made of. One problem: lawn care isn’t easy ...

A bit of thatch isn’t always a bad thing. That layer of material at the base of your lawn, living and dead, helps the grass retain water and restore nutrients to the soil. Left unchecked, though, it ...

Editor’s Note, October 1, 2025: We’ve checked our recommendations to verify that they are still in stock and competitively priced. If you yearn for the clean, manicured look of a yard that’s clear of ...