Lawn Maintenance

The winter is harsh on all lawns and more so if you just went through a snow season. Your lawn needs care to get it back into shape. The lawn needs to be manicured and the soil needs work,...

If properly maintained, your lawn can present a uniform blade height and deep green color that looks great. To help keep it that way, you'll need to fertilize four to five times each growing...

The United States has several seasonal growing areas around the country, and each have their own distinct lawn care applications. America's heartland, the upper Midwest, possesses a wide variety...

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.

Preparing your lawn for the winter can save you a lot of hassle in the spring. A well prepared lawn will prevent the grass from dying or getting diseased and retain all of the hard work you put...

Everyone wants to have a lush green lawn sprout up in the spring, but it does not always happen. Some people find their spring lawns covered with snow mold. This fungal grass disease appears...

Crabgrass is a weed that can take over a lawn if left on its own. The seeds from one year to the next will multiply and soon; the crabgrass is using all the water and nutrients that your grass...

Preparing your lawn for winter dormancy and spring rebirth is a simple but necessary process that shouldn't ever be skipped. Cutting down the height of the lawn plays a key role, as does...

Bermuda grass has specific growing requirements that make it one of the most desirable lawns in the United States. Knowing how to care for your Bermuda lawn throughout the changing seasons will...

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...

Make sure your lawn mower starts when it's time to mow the spring lawn by taking the proper steps to winterize it, such as shutting of the fuel switch and replacing the fuel plug. Avoid the...

The last frost has hopefully pasted for the year and it is time to get the lawn ready for spring. Groom the lawn before spring brings on new growth and you will have a easier time taking care of...

The buds are on the trees and your coat is actually in the closet these days. Spring is in the air! Now is the time to get outdoors and make use of some of that good weather excitement.

Spring is just around the corner, the season that brings us beautiful weather, gorgeous spring flowers, and new life to our dormant lawns. With this spring growth, the need to mow our grass can't...

Spring is right around the corner and if your like me, you can hardly wait to get outside and begin working in your yard. Basic maintenance and clean up early in the spring will help your garden...

The temperatures are rising, snow is melting and Spring is on the way. Get your home, wardrobe, car and yard ready for the change in season.

When planting spring flower seeds, wait until two weeks after the last frost to plant them in the ground, or start them inside and move them outdoors when the weather warms up. Plant a variety of...

Because of its fragrant flowers and rapidly growing foliage, honeysuckle is a widely used vine for landscaping. Periodic pruning is necesary though, to prevent the thick leaves from blocking sun...

As fall approaches, it is necessary to take a look outside and begin to prepare for the coming winter months. There are necessary chores that must be done in order to winterize a yard so that it...

The start of spring is a joyous time; the soil starts to come alive from its long winter sleep. The onset of spring is my favorite time to do yard work; there are few bugs, the weather is mild,...

Plan to have one last good lawn trimming before the winter months begin and the lawn goes dormant. It is good to have the yard in good standing before the first snowfall or hard freeze. This will...

Some garden chores, such as mowing the lawn are routine, and others are infrequent, but inevitable. Keep steady with expected work and plan ahead for the unforeseen.