Winter lawn care is mostly about preparation and restraint: feed the grass in late fall, mow it down to the right height before the first frost, clear leaves ...

In most regions, grass seed will not grow in winter. Cool-season seed needs soil temperatures around 50°F or warmer to germinate, and frozen or ...

If your grass is turning brown, the most common reasons are drought stress or summer dormancy (a normal survival response), but it can also signal grubs, lawn ...

Mow new grass for the first time once the blades reach about 3 to 4 inches tall and the roots have anchored — typically around 4 to 6 weeks after seeding, and ...

If you want one quick answer: choose tall fescue for a low-maintenance, drought tolerant lawn that survives summer heat and partial shade, and choose perennial ...

For most southern yards, the St Augustine vs Zoysia decision comes down to two trade-offs: St Augustine grass handles moderate shade and salty coastal air ...

The most common signs of grubs in lawn are spongy turf that feels soft underfoot, irregular brown patches that don't green up after watering, and grass that ...

If your new grass is turning yellow a week or two after it sprouted, common causes include too much water drowning the shallow roots, nitrogen deficiency, and ...

For most home lawns in the northern U.S. and the transition zone, the short answer is this: choose Kentucky bluegrass if you want a dense, deep green, ...

To store grass seed, keep it in a cool, dry, dark spot in a tightly sealed container that blocks moisture and pests. A basement, a closet, or a protected ...

To make grass greener, feed it nitrogen on a sensible schedule, mow high and never cut more than a third of the blade, water deeply but infrequently, fix your ...

To level a bumpy lawn, mow short, then top-dress the low spots with a thin layer (no more than ½ inch at a time, and often less) of a soil mix that matches ...