Giving your lawn a break from mowing will let wildflowers bloom to provide pollen and nectar for bees and other pollinators. Eliminating one month of mowing will reduce your greenhouse gas emissions ...

Keep mowing until grass growth slows, usually when temps drop below 50°F. Maintain a mowing height of 2.5–3 inches; cutting too short stresses your lawn. Once grass goes dormant in winter, stop mowing ...

Most of us with cool season grasses have cut or had our lawns cut at least a couple of times this spring. So now is a good time to review good lawn maintenance procedures, especially considering the ...

April in North Florida is the time to begin gardening as the weather transitions to the "green" season. Hold off on fertilizing lawns until after April 15th as doing it too early can be harmful. April ...

What could be more glorious in Chicago than that first burst of heat, chasing away winter blues with a shock of sunlight and sprouts shooting up out of nowhere? Spring took her time to get here, but ...

Adding organic matter to our garden soils is usually at the top of the list for a greater garden. Putting leaves in paper ...

After what seemed like a long, cold winter, it feels like time to dig into those spring tree, lawn and garden chores. Some of those tasks are best done now and some best done later. Let's take a look ...

Driving around the country side often gives me ideas on what to write about. In this case, fertilizer burn on turf — a lot of turf. If a little is good a lot is better? Yes, in the case of ice cream … ...

Trying to mulch with your lawn mower before the winter months kick into high gear? Here's what to do if you're having trouble ...

Fallen leaves can be a gorgeous sight — or a major nuisance. Make the most of them by turning them into beneficial fertilizer ...