Yard Maintenance

If you hate looking at a dead, brown yard during the winter months, or if you have a beautiful lawn with one dead patch ruining your view, consider painting the grass green to restore color to...

When people think of a push mower today, many envision a self-propelled walk-behind powered by a Honda engine with a rear grass bag. But before the invention of the power mower in the mid-1950s,...

Centipede grass is a lawn grass that is typically found in subtropical coastal regions. It is sometimes called "Lazy Man's Grass" as it is well known for its ability to tolerate a certain amount...

When winter comes, the grass turns brown, dull and uninviting. Planting winter grass takes a little work, but is worth it, as it will leave your lawn looking green. The best time to plant winter...

Mold grows in areas of lawns that receive too much water and not enough sunshine. The first step in repairing a lawn with moss is removing it. The second is to keep the mold from coming back. You...

St. Augustine grass is a very popular grass used in more tropical areas. It is the most used grass in states like Florida. It grows well in most types of soil and does well in high salt areas as...

Fixing a broken sprinkler head is a do-it-yourself project that will save you money, and possibly save some of your landscaping. Sprinkler heads can become damaged when the lawn is cut, or if the...

A common lawn problem for pet owners is damage from dog urine. Dog urine is high in nitrogen content and can lead to dead grass and yellow patches on your lawn. While nitrogen can be a nutrient...

Costelytra zealandica, the grass grub beetle, is endemic to New Zealand. (ref. 1) Eggs are laid during the summer and the larvae then feed on grass roots through the fall and winter. By October...

Sedge grass in your lawn, garden or flowerbeds is unattractive and difficult to kill. Sedge grass cannot be pulled out because it reproduces underground and will grow back. Oftentimes general...

Your sprinkler system has given you years of service. You love not having to use a water hose to keep you lawn looking green and fresh. The only problem is your sprinkler heads are being covered...

Most people enjoy having some grass in their yard, but some have trouble controlling unwanted grass growth on sidewalks, driveways and patios. The grass-killing products in stores are expensive,...

Landscaping can be a daunting task. However, the finished product can make all the work worthwhile. Making your yard look neat can make the weekly maintenance of a lawn much easier. One attractive...

Growing grass can be tricky business, especially in areas that get a lot of traffic and have to fight for sunlight. Grass can grow in shaded areas and can grow well but following a few tips will...

With unattended lawns, weeds will begin to take over the grass as they are the more dominant form of plant. As long as the soil has nutrients and is getting water and sunlight, weeds will thrive....

With any yard, weeds will most likely become an issue at some point and need to be removed, as they are unattractive and can kill grass. While you can manually dig up weeds and dispose of them,...

Maybe you dumped some chemical on the lawn, or there was a terrible mole eruption that damaged your sod beyond immediate repair. Whatever the reason, a damaged lawn is not only an eyesore but a...

Many lawns are aerated to improve lawn health and encourage new grass growth. Lawns that are frequently used can become pressed down and matted, and grass that grows thickly together can have...

Rye grasses are the long green blades that are seen on most healthy lawns of house and on many sports fields across the country. It is a grass native to North America and grows the best in wetter,...

Dethatching is vital to a healthy lawn. Ideally, your lawn should be dethatched every 2 years. A dethatching machine does not mow your lawn; rather, it uses vertical blades to cut through the...

Nut grass, also referred to nut sedge, is a weed capable of overrunning your lawn or garden. The yellow-green plant, noted for its grass-like, waxy blades, can produce nearly 1,500 seeds every...

If you have house trained your puppy, chances are he is using your lawn for his bathroom area. Unfortunately, dog urine burns the lawn with an over-concentration of nitrogen. Over fertilization of...

We all enjoy how our yards look after we've spent the whole day grooming everything from the flowerbeds to the driveway, but what should you do with the grass that inevitably grows between cracks...

Planting grass seed is an essential part to growing a new lawn. Grass seed can be very temperamental, so it is important to follow certain steps to ensure the growth of grass. One of the main...

Chinch bugs are small suckling bugs that feed on grasses in lawns, turning patches of lawn yellow or brown. The bugs thrive in the late, hot summer months of July and August. These bugs can...

Many homeowners would love to have a yard that is lush, green and filled with nothing but their specific, selected grass. Unfortunately, weeds like clover, dandelions and the dreaded crabgrass...

Creeping Charlie is a vine-like weed that can be found in yards and gardens. This weed grows back each year unless it is permanently removed from the area. In order to kill Creeping Charlie, it...

Caring for your lawn not only helps it look great, but it also helps the environment by resisting weeds and diseases that can occur in poorly cared for lawns.

You checked on the price of sod to cover the dirt that will become your lawn. The price exceeded expectations so Plan B comes to you: seed the lawn yourself. You have diligently removed all the...

Known as the "South's Grass," Bermuda grass blankets many of the southern states and warm, sunny countries. The Spanish are credited with importing Bermuda grass from Africa to America in the...

Every homeowner dreams of having a lush green lawn. You hope when you buy or build a home is that there ere will be rich black soil, fertile with the nutrients needed to flourish already included,...

Home values have been falling for a couple of years due to a weakened economy and real estate market but that doesn't mean you can't support your home's value while you wait for the market to...

One of the easiest and most eye-catching ways to enhance your lawn and garden is to create decorative borders around flower beds and along walkways through the technique of formal edging. It can...

I have my own Lawn Care and Landscaping business and im sharing some of my secrets to a perfect lawn. Most people pay big bucks for something they could do on there own. In this article it will...

During the heat of summer when the thermostat is soaring well into to the nineties one will water their yard and gardens twice daily. While the gardens are flourishing and your neighbors may be...

Aeration is the process of removing small cores of soil in even patterns across the lawn. While rake aeration (the practice of using a rake to make small holes in the lawn) may create some small...

Removing lawn thatch is a beneficial process that keeps your lawn healthy. Periodic removal, particularly in the fall, will help the lawn to rejuvenate itself by the next spring. A healthy lawn...

A dethatching machine is a tool that looks similar to a lawn mower, but instead of trimming the height of the grass, it rakes all of the dead grass (thatch) out of the turf. In fact, dethatching...

Fertilizer is food for grass; it promotes greening and growth of both the leaves and the root system of grass. A healthy lawn will better be able to fight drought, disease and insect infestations.

Do you spend more time unraveling the plastic line from your grass trimmer than you do actually trimming the grass? Follow these easy "Minute Miser" steps to eliminate that frustration...

Put an end to dreary dead grass during the winter and grow one of the most versatile grasses for your yard. Once primarily a European grass, rye grass has made itself a staple for lawns across...

Conserving water during the summer months can be a bit more challenging then during winter but it can be done. Why? We water our lawn and plants, let our kids run through the sprinkler, take more...

If you have never mowed a lawn before, the task can seem daunting. Mowing your lawn is a simple activity once you have a bit of practice, but it can be time-consuming for inexperienced mowers. A...

Bermuda grass seed comes in a large variety from lawn seed to the giant variety used for feed or hay. Each type of seed also comes hulled or unhulled and each is good for planting at certain times...

Crabgrass is an evasive weed that can grow in a Bermuda grass lawn. It is a prolific weed and its seeds can germinate throughout the growing season with the right conditions. One plant can grow...

All grass has a layer of thatch that exists between the soil and the grass. Thatch is made up of dead grass stems and roots. Over time this thatch thickens and can lead to lawn problems. A thin...

It is important to keep your lawn beautiful and well maintained as it can add property value to your home purchase. Here are lawn care tips to keeping your garden in top condition throughout the year.

If you want plant grass, either a new section of lawn or if you need to revitalize an old section of lawn, follow these steps to a great looking lawn.

Raleigh St. Augustine grass is a subspecies of the popular St. Augustine grass, often grown in Florida. With its broad leaves and full coverage, St. Augustine has become a relatively popular grass...

If you are not a fan of snakes and definitely do not want them in your yard, there are a few precautionary measures you can do to keep them at bay.