Lawn Maintenance

Your lawn is being invaded by weeds. The problem is how to remove the weeds without killing the grass. By first improving the health of your lawn and then removing the weeds this can be accomplished.

Leaves in the fall should not be looked at as something that needs to be disposed of or burned. Leaves have great value and can be used for many purposes all of which improve soil quality.

Spreaders come in two varieties: drop spreaders and broadcast spreaders. Drop spreaders, as the name implies, drop fertilizer (or seed or whatever you're spreading) on your lawn as you walk...

Lumpy lawns are unsightly, can be difficult to mow and are potentially unsafe. The causes of lumps in lawns include the contraction and expansion of soil during the freeze-thaw cycle; the thinning...

The very popular "Green" movement is swiftly consuming the world. Changing light bulbs, cutting energy use, buying non gas dependent vehicles, growing your own food, upgrading to...

The is an easy step-by-step program for having a thick lawn.

Now that it is Fall, we can enjoy once again, the beautiful colors of Autumn leaves. But once they cover our lawn, we then need to get rid of them. Fall leaves are a natural source of nutrients...

If you’re a homeowner, a great source of pride is your lawn. One of the first aspects of your home that people notice is your lawn. To have the greenest lawn in your neighborhood, will give you...

To have a beautiful yard once the snow melts and spring arrives, you have to do some work before the snow comes. Performing these tasks in mid-October will start you off right next April.

This is the fastest and easiest way to rake leaves. You will not need to use black plastic bags, so it's also environmentally friendly. All you need is a rake and a sheet or tarp. I learned how...

Lawn care is essential to having a beautiful, green, thick healthy lawn. Dead spots seem to come from nowhere, appearing overnight, unsightly brown dead grass that needs to be removed and redone,...

The average cost of lawn service is a difficult number to name, because cost varies depending on the market and area of the country. however, a couple of factors can help you figure the average...

Do you have some bare spots or low spots in your lawn? Was your home site not graded properly and , now that it is out of the builder’ s warranty period several spots show up? Did you have to...

If you have back problems like many people, doing these simple things can help you get yard work done without having to pay someone else to do it.

Our lawns create air cleansing oxygen, keep our yards from washing away and create soft play areas for out kids and pets. All our lawns ask in return is for occasional care. Here's six tips for a...

How would you like a greener, more healthy lawn? Well....it is not difficult at all as long as you follow a few basic landscaping tips.

What do you do when your weed whacker breaks down? Grab your trusty machete to finish the job, that‘s what! You can save energy, and get a workout at the same time, by learning to edge your...

Here is a simple way to get a nice green lawn that you will be proud of and your neighbors will be asking how you did it.

If you are one of many unlucky owners of a sweet gum tree, then you're probably frustrated with the sweet gum pods or "gum balls" that are impossible to pick up, damaging to a lawn...

Not thrilled about using a weedeater? Try this! Just a quick spray keeps down the weeds and grass, spares the fence from damage, and gets you back on the couch where you belong (reading...

This article will tell you how to make an inexpensive, effective, and safe lawn and garden fungicide from common household ingredients. The fungicide is easy to make and use and it is safe for...

I love landscaping my yard, but hate weedeating around everything. Weedeating can be a lot messier, more hazardous and physically strenuous than mowing. If you are a tall person, hunching over a...

1. Break down those grass clippings 2. Insects 3. Disease 4. Watering tips

For most Americans their home is their most valuable asset. We put a lot of money, time and effort into making our house a home. In this article I will share a few inexpensive ways to help make...

A perfect lawn is part of the American dream. Although it may not be easy to have a perfect lawn, there are things that you can do to make your lawn look clean and healthy. If you have areas of...

If you’ve never cut grass before, mowing a lawn can quickly turn into an arduous task. Many first time homeowners turn to lawn care companies to service their lawn for them, but the costs of...

You can have the greenest lawn on your block by following these few easy steps!

With the days at their longest and the rains at their most infrequent, summers can wreak havoc on your lawn. The sun bakes the grass all day, potentially turning it brown and brittle and making...

Keeping your lawn lush and green is not always as easy as it looks. Any number of problems, including moss, will affect the health of the grass negatively. The conditions that moss requires to...

The best way to protect a tree’s bark from your lawnmower is to mulch around the tree. This will also protect those sometimes shallow roots that surround the base of the tree as well as keep the...

When grass grows, it draws minerals such as calcium and magnesium from the soil that help maintain a balanced pH. Every few years, those minerals need to be replaced; otherwise, soil becomes...

Using your head just a little bit more, may give you the ability to get one or more extra hours of work done in a given day.

Fall is the best time to plant cool-season grass seed. The ground is warm enough for the grass seed to germinate, but it will have two good growing seasons before it needs to face the full heat of...

The yard is staring at you every time you come home from work or from busy errands. There doesn't seem to be enough time to keep up with the weeds, trimming the bushes and mowing the grass, but...

A challenging lawn can best be defined by what it is not: small, flat and free of obstacles such as protruding rocks and animal burrows. Challenging lawns are found in rural parts of the...

These instructions are typical for a gas powered rotary lawn mower. Maintaining a lawn mower will improve its reliability and the probability that it will work smoothly the next time you use it. ...

One of the most difficult things to maintain in a new household is the yard. For new homeowners and seasoned veterans, the lawn is a source of pride and gives a great look to your home. Take a...

If you have branches, leaves, twigs, grass clippings, weeds, or other yard waste, DON'T BURN IT! Here are some easy ways to turn your yard waste into a valuable asset to your garden.

Grass fertilizer is necessary if you want a lawn that’s green, healthy, and happy. Lawns are like people - they need food, water, and protection in order to survive. You can purchase a lawn...

Proper maintenance is crucial in ensuring the life of your lawn mower. Air filters, oil, spark plugs, and blades are priority when it comes to maintenance.

A beautiful lawn really showcases a house. If your lawn isn’t nice it really makes the rest of your house less appealing. A backyard requires the same care especially if you like to entertain...

Summer is only weeks away and your lawn is already yellowing or has dead spots from that above grown pool. Contrary to popular belief, you can bring your grass back to life, and create a nice...

When you learn how to save water outside you are joining the effort to help the save the planet. There are many things you can do to save water outside. Here are a few tips to help you get started...

A weedeater is an extremely useful tool for maintaining the appearance of your yard. When used correctly, weedeaters can be very safe. Too often, though, homeowners fail to follow some basic...

A beautiful, lush green lawn is a wonderful place for children to play and a great way to accent those beautiful flower beds and your home. Keeping a lawn green and lush during the heat of the...

Summer time often brings bugs we never heard of or have ever seen before, but the one that can wreak havoc on your lawn is the chinch bug. Chinch bugs are especially fond of Texas grass like St....

Are you seeing unhealthy spots of dead grass on your lawn? Do you have a build up of decomposed leaves, grass, and stems, if so your problem is thatch.

A short rainy season often causes a decrease in water supply. In most cases, where there is a water shortage, water companies impose a mandatory water reduction in order not to deplete the water...

If you have a house you have a lawn. An unkept lawn can make your biggest asset,your house better known as the source of a huge mortgage payment,look less appealing. Following some simple steps...

It is that time a year again and all of the weeds are here to remind us of the extra yard work we have to do. Their are so many weed control items on the market, but here is an idea to use...