Lawn Maintenance

Vinca minor, commonly called periwinkle, is an aggressive evergreen perennial ground cover that has the means to spread beyond its intended borders. For some, this is a great way to quickly gain a...

Ivy is a lovely ground cover but sometimes weeds pop up and ruin the effect. While you may be using chemical weed killer for your lawn or flowerbeds, it is best to remove weeds in ivy beds by...

Tree roots in the lawn can be a trip hazard and a mowing hazard if not solved. Roots are vital to the survival of the tree and any solution must take into consideration the health of the tree....

Tall fescue is a very common grass found in lawns across the United States. The key to keeping tall fescue healthy and green is to water deeply and infrequently, according to Casey Reynolds, North...

A lush green lawn can be a great source of pride for any homeowner. A healthy lawn helps keep your home looking nice, draws in beneficial wildlife, and gives your family a place to relax and enjoy...

A beautiful lawn can add value to your home, both aesthetically and financially. You can water often and fertilize regularly, but still have an unhealthy lawn. There is more to your lawn than...

If you have the correct equipment, cutting down a tree is a fairly simple task; it's the leftover stump that can be a hassle to remove. Depending on the size and location of the stump, there are...

We all want to see a beautiful green lawn when we pull into our driveway. Many people think it takes a lot of chemicals to have a nice green lawn. That isn't the case. There are many things you...

Whether your fertilizer spreader hopper was miscalibrated or your gardener fertilized and then so did you, temporarily adjusting the watering schedule and the fertilizer regimen can usually...

Whenever you are managing a seeded lawn during its germination and establishment phases, you want to prevent any disruption of the newly forming roots. Human foot traffic and the weight and...

All new grass, be it from sown seed bed or freshly laid sod, is a delicate thing. Allowing the roots to develop into the surrounding soil without disruption of any kind is at the top of the list...

A lawn is aerated to encourage root growth of grass. Aeration reduces thatch, relieves compaction of the soil and improves its drainage. Ignoring these three factors can result in an unhealthy...

Caring for your lawn is a year-round task that can become extremely frustrating if you do not take simple precautions to keep your yard healthy through the changing seasons. This is especially...

Aerating the lawn used to be part of weekly maintenance tasks, but now it's generally used as a repair method, for brightening up a yard that's been neglected and built up a thatch. If a lawn is...

To plant a bare root tree or shrub, remove the plastic or burlap immediately to allow the roots some air and then plant the tree as deep as the roots, being careful not to cover any bark. Try...

Tree roots and free-form flower beds can be a landscaping headache. A stack of newspapers (and a bag or two of mulch) can easily rid you of weeding and weedeating those difficult spots.

I have a decent sized lawn and strive to keep it in tip top shape. Here are some tips to take of your lawn in these summer months.

Crab grass is a weed that will take over an area if not attended to properly. It spreads quickly, but taking the following steps will help you remove the crab grass from your yard and help prevent...

When you haven't had time to prepare your lawn before a drought, it can be stressful. But there are ways to minimize the effects of drought on unprepared lawns. These tips can help you keep your...