Mowing at the wrong time can be hard on turf. Discover the best and worst times of day to give grass a trim. Regular mowing is an important part of maintaining a lush and resilient lawn. The frequency ...

A lush, green lawn is the pride of any homeowner, but achieving and maintaining it can often feel like walking through a maze of conflicting advice. Over the years, countless lawn care tips have taken ...

Don't risk accidentally beheading your glorious spring blooms, here's what to know about mowing lawn if you have spring bulbs growing in it.

Cool-season grasses grow quickly in the spring, and waiting too long to make the first cut can stress the lawn unnecessarily, says horticulture extension specialist Aaron Steil. "Avoiding this mistake ...

Early March pruning can be tricky. Learn how to safely prune your shrubs based on weather, plant type, and goals.

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Make your first cut of the year about a half inch lower than you normally would in the summer. For cool season grasses, that ...

Fall lawn care typically includes overseeding or reseeding to revitalize a lawn that shows some wear from weeds, summer heat, ...

Both reseeding and overseeding reinvigorate a yard that isn't thriving, but reseeding requires more work. Some people use the ...

By mid-summer, many yards that looked neat in May have turned into brittle, patchy carpets of straw. If your lawn is thin, ...

Many gardeners embrace the benefits of weeds like clover in the lawn, but even diverse turf areas require some weed control. Maintaining a healthy, vigorous lawn is the best defense against weeds.

It's March in Illinois, and this is when everyone starts thinking about lawn care. The grass is greening up, and plants are beginning to grow again, signaling that garden work ...