Lawn Maintenance

The Scotts Company produces a full line of lawn fertilizer products that will take care of your lawn in a very good, very green and very weed-free way. Scotts Turf Builder and Scotts Weed Control...

Getting rid of pine needles isn't a "quick fix." Burning pine needles is dangerous and stinky. What most people don't know is that pine needles are extremely beneficial for lawn and garden care....

Dollarweed, also known as pennywort, is a warm season weed that gets its name from the silver dollar-like shape of its leaf. Dollarweed is dark green and resembles a tiny lily pad. It spreads by...

Apply Scotts Bonus S Southern Weed and Feed to fledgling and mature lawns to enhance the growth of grass and minimize the potential for weeds. Weed and Feed is a combination fertilizer and...

Do you ever stop and wonder why the grass does indeed seem greener on the other side--in this case, your neighbor's lawn? There are a lot of different factors that go into maintaining a healthy,...

Ortho Weed B Gon Max will kill 200 types of weeds and plants. It is safe to use on most grasses and will save you a bit of embarrassment by eradicating that yellow field of dandelions in your...

Adding mulch around your plants gives you added benefits that many are not aware of. Mulch is a good source of weed control and can help cut out those unsightly devils completely. Black mulch...

St. Augustine grass is a very popular grass for home lawns and landscapes, especially in the Southeastern United States and other coastal regions. It is a perennial grass with a high tolerance...

Creeping charlie, also known as ground ivy and creeping jenny, is the bane of many gardeners and homeowners. This hard-to-kill weed prefers shaded, moist areas but tolerates sun and can invade...

Meyer zoysia is a warm-season turf grass developed from the Zoysia japonica strain. Meyer zoysia was jointly developed by the Agricultural Research Service's Crops Research Division and the U.S....

A well-groomed lawn is the pride of many homeowners. There are many obstacles that stand in the way of lawnmowers, and wooden fencing is one of the most common.

Crab grass is a problematic weed. Although it is more frequently seen in the Midwest, it can grow just about anywhere as long as conditions are favorable. The weed then grows quickly and, unlike...

Zoysia grass is a slow-growing, finely bladed grass that is drought- and heat-tolerant. It's a favorite for lawns and golf courses in southern climates because once it's established, it stands up...

Chickweed is a common name for plants in the Stellaria genus of the Caryophyllaceae flower family. The plant can be found in gardens and landscapes throughout North America, and its hardy nature...

So, fall has arrived…time for the fun, frolic, and fantasy of football. And no more worry about weekend yard work, right? Not necessarily, at least not if you understand a little early fall...

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.

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.

Crabgrass or Digitaria species is considered a weed because of its almost ubiquitous and often unwanted presence in lawns and gardens across the country. Crabgrass germinates in late spring and...

There are two different types of weed killers, or herbicides, used in the lawn care industry. Systemic weed killers kill the plant from the inside out, are applied before the plant has a chance to...

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...

No matter how neatly mowed a lawn is, it just doesn't look finished unless you use a weed whacker, also known as a weed eater or lawn edger, to trim the edges. Some people find power tools...

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...

Summer is a great time of year to get outside and enjoy your yard. You might have barbecues or lawn parties with your neighbors and you want your grass to be green and free of weeds so everyone...

This is a very simple thing to do. You sound so relieved after all those difficult projects you have on your honey-do list. You will finally be able to check something off for once. Killing...

A gas edger is an excellent tool for creating and maintaining a manicured lawn. While a trimmer, also called a weed eater, can keep your edges neat, the edger makes the most professional finish...

Repair a weed eater by cleaning the spark plug and the area where the plug goes, as well as checking and cleaning the air filter. Wash a weed eater air filter with hot water and dish soap using...

To restring a weed eater, consider purchasing a weed eater head from the Shanawa Corporation that makes the restringing process more visible. Avoid the frustration of taking a weed eater apart...

Warm weather arrives, and one of the most challenging and time consuming chores the home gardener faces is taking care of the lawn. Mowing, watering, and fertilizing are a must just to keep the...

Weed whackers, also known as string trimmers, are small gas- or electric-powered landscaping power tools designed to cut grass and other growth that is hard or impossible to cut with a push or...

Do you want a thicker, greener lawn without needing to hire professionals to come and spray your lawn? Follow these steps to get a greener lawn.

Some people call them annoying weeds, others a free "white trash" garden, but however you look at it dandelions are a hearty plant that multiply quickly. Dandelions are also very difficult to...

Paying top dollar for someone else to mow your lawn is ridiculous. That is what it takes though to get that professional looking cut. Well not anymore. Here are step by step instructions on how to...

If you're sick of looking at the yellow flowers, and the weeds that continually eat up your lawn.

You strive hard to maintain a nicely landscaped yard, but the long hours of kneeling to pull weeds has got to stop. You've decided to give your back a break and start using a weed eater, which is...

Weed Eaters are a clean and efficient way to get rid of weeds along the edge of the property that are difficult to cut with a lawnmower. The Weed Eater's filament slices smoothly through weeds and...

One of the most attractive aspects of a well-cared-for lawn is the crisp clean edges around the walkways. It is very expensive to purchase a motorized edger to create this sharp look. It is easy...