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Lawn aeration is the process of pulling small cores of soil from the grass, stimulating growth.Thinning grass, dry patches, heavy traffic, water puddles, and thick thatch are all signs your lawn needs ...

Turning lawns into meadows can have big benefits for people, wildlife and the climate. Here's why 'meadowscaping' has become ...

Scalping your grass might look neat and tidy, but it's one of the worst things you can do for lawn health. Cutting too low ...

“A zero-turn mower with a deck of 54 inches or larger is the best choice where the property is 5 acres or larger,” recommends ...

"Battery drain could be a problem for users with larger yards." Lawn care expert puts battery-powered mower through tough ...

NoMowMay is a catchy concept, but it doesn’t provide the food that native North American pollinators need or lasting support for them.

Another way of checking this is by probing the soil with a stiff metal rod, stick or a screwdriver. The rod should move ...

Lawn care can be a passion or a pain, it all depends on how much one enjoys the extensive work needed to have a lush green ...

Proper spring lawn prep involves clearing debris, checking soil pH, raking up dead grass, removing early weeds or pests, and overseeding bare spots. You're setting the stage for healthy growth, fewer ...

There's a reason new homeowners, or those who move from cities to suburbs, are often drawn to properties with less outdoor space. The smaller the lawn, the less work there may be. Lawn care can ...

As the weather warms up and the outdoors become lush with greenery again, Cyrus Copen is looking forward to tidying up ...