Laying sod is a great way to have a lawn without the wait, but don’t kid yourself—it’s a big job. If your lawn is sizeable, you may want to accomplish the job in two phases. Begin by redoing the worst ...

Every homeowner who's pushed a lawnmower knows that grass needs periodic care. Even so, the best-kept yards develop problems. Fortunately, the solution can be as simple as an application of the right ...

If the area has a tendency to become very wet, put in drainage pipes. Bad drainage leads to moss growing in the grass, and disease. Work the soil down to a fine tilth, picking out any stones on the ...

The need for lawn maintenance hits a peak in summer. Besides the constant mowing, watering is needed in dry spells and pests like insects, diseases and weeds may need to be dealt with. Mid- to ...

“It’s your best opportunity to get the nutrient level correct,” says Waltz. “You want to optimize your chances for success.” Your state’s university cooperative extension service (find yours here) can ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Artificial grass made its big debut at the Astro Dome in 1966, hence the term Astroturf ...

The temptation when you're looking at your patchy lawn is to want to cover it all up and start again by laying a fresh patch of turf. Whilst the experts I spoke to say it's possible to do, it's not ...

Lawn care is extremely important in November, helping it to survive over the winter months. Here's everything you should be doing within the coming days and weeks. The lawn often doesn’t need to be ...

Tightening water restrictions in many parts of Australia are taking their toll on the turf-laying industry. The industry has lost $15 million this year, as home owners become reluctant to lay grass ...