Getting your grass green and thick doesn't require expensive treatments or professional help. Most lawn problems come down to basic care issues that you can fix yourself with the right techniques.

Fall foliage is beautiful to look at — but all those leaves covering your lawn can smother your grass. Leaf removal is just one of the things you need to do to care for your lawn in fall. Aeration, ...

Our summer weather may have done a number on some spots in your lawn. Right now is the very best time of year to fix your lawn. Michigan’s climate is usually very favorable for having a lush green ...

Dan Sandor, assistant professor of turfgrass science at Virginia Tech, said not to stress. “The grass knows what to do,” said Sandor, who holds a doctorate in horticulture and turfgrass. He said you ...

SEATTLE — How much water does your lawn actually need to stay green in summer? Gardening expert Ciscoe Morris recommends one inch of water per week. Morris said you can douse the lawn all at once or ...

Lawns only need about 1 inch of water per week, including rainfall, Zamzows co-CEO Jos Zamzow said. Darin Oswald doswald@idahostatesman.com High heat. Low precipitation. Weeds, insects and disease. We ...

It may look lifeless now, but your lawn could just be waiting for the right conditions to wake up. Soil temperature, grass type, and winter stress affect spring lawn greening. Over-fertilizing leads ...