Lawn Maintenance

"Weed and feed" products have become very popular in recent years, but commercial brands contain chemicals that can be harmful to people, pets and the environment. Natural and organic products...

String trimmers, sometimes call weed whackers or weed eaters, use an electric or gasoline engine to spin a hub which holds a piece of string. When the string rotates at a high speed, it cuts grass...

Most people enjoy a beautiful lawn, but the standard Kentucky Blue grass found growing on many lawns is not the only option. Some gardeners are seeking a more ecological solution and clover lawns...

Grass seed is designed for the local weather conditions, so a warm and dry climate should have lawns that are seeded with grass seeds that are designed for that weather. Learn about seeking help...

Lawns require over 18 nutrients to grow and provide a lush forest of green blades. Nearly all, save three, of these nutrients are provided by the natural processes that occur in the soil. Three of...

Most fertilizer is a blend of three main chemicals that many plants need--nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. These nutrients are provided in air and water. However, due to weather and the rate of...

Lawns take a beating during the spring and summer. Children are playing and people spend time outside rather than staying in the house. Winter and fall abuse lawns with cold temperatures and...

Nothing is more symbolic of suburban social status than a lush, perfectly manicured green lawn. Yet, water is a rapidly dwindling natural resource, and, with drought affecting most of the Western...

The most important thing you can do for you lawn is to provide the proper nutrition. A well-fed healthy lawn has a better root system to combat heat, cold, drought, mowing, and foot traffic.

Miracle-Gro is a brand of lawn and garden care products made by Scotts Miracle-Gro Company. The water-soluble fertilizers were developed over 50 years ago for general plant application. The...

Centipede lawns grow well in warm climates and are popular in southern Georgia. As with many grasses, centipede lawns can be invaded by the troublesome crabgrass, which is a prolific weed. With...

There are several areas moss can be troublesome, including lawns, roofs and walkways. This article will discuss various methods to kill moss and what you can do to prevent it from returning.

Dollar weeds, also known as pennywort, are a small, broad-leafed aquatic perennial. They thrive in warm, temperate regions. Classified as an invasive species, dollar weeds spread quickly. Though...

Lawn aeration is an important step in proper lawn maintenance. The basic aerating process, which is generally done with a specialized piece of equipment called a lawn aerator, yields many...

More and more people are hiring professionals to take care of their lawns. These companies perform a wide range of services, from monitoring your lawn for pests and diseases to applying...

Give your lawn what it needs to safely survive the winter and renew itself in spring. Take steps beginning in late summer to winterize your lawn and prevent problems next season.