If your lawn hasn't rebounded with the rain and mild temperatures, you might be considering new grass, either seed or sod. But don't forget the importance of soil beneath the grass. If your lawn ...

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This is an affordable, simple first step toward a lawn you'll be proud of.

The hard part of a sod installation is the bedding prep. Preparing the soil can be like preparing a framed space before drywall can be hung. The cleaning, conditioning and grading of the soil is the ...

Are you familiar with preparing your lawn and garden for the winter months? Learn about the best techniques for proper lawn and garden care. Busting myths is a garden lover's duty. Many believe that ...

Michael in Warrenton, Virginia, sends this timely email: “I know that fall is the best time to do lawn maintenance. What’s the correct order in which to do the following: top dressing with compost, ...

Cool-season grasses — bluegrass, fescue and ryegrass — are best seeded in early September. Seeds germinate and grow rapidly in the warm soil, and fall-seeded lawns have an opportunity to establish, ...