If you’ve ever tried to grow a lush lawn in clay soil, you know it’s not the most forgiving terrain. This soil type is dense, tends to retain water, and can quickly compact, which makes it a challenge ...

When the winter months are in full swing and your lawn looks less than lush, it’s tempting to start planning for greener days. But is January the right time to sprinkle grass seed and jumpstart your ...

If you're looking at your lawn and notice a few bare patches which have developed during the warmer months, you might be ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you've never experienced 'grass envy' before, take a look at the gorgeous green rolling fields and ...

As winter retreats and spring arrives, it’s time to prepare your lawn for the upcoming rainy season. Proper preparation now prevents waterlogging, runoff, and nutrient depletion that can damage your ...

I could be described as a traditionalist. I value and respect the lessons and advice passed on to me from previous generations. I trust this advice because it will have had many years of success to ...

This is the perfect example of a lawn in desperate need of aerating or vericutting and overseeding. Early September is the ideal time to overseed bluegrass and tall fescue lawns. Johnson County ...

Containers for starting seedlings can be drinking cups, cottage cheese and yogurt containers as well as commercial plant trays and coir fiber pots. Use a fine texture soil mix for your starter soil.

The “hit-and-miss” showers and thunderstorms that I have complaining about the past few weeks finally scored a direct bullseye on my property the weekend before last. I recorded 4.5 inches of rain in ...