Areas covered in turfgrass are often plagued with poor soil quality due to natural conditions (naturally sandy, low organic matter soils) or soil disturbance. Poor soil quality is especially common in ...

When I moved into my home earlier this year, I was presented with a blank canvas of a garden. I stood in my yard and stared out, envisioning what I wanted it to become and decided I couldn't have such ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Q: Due to the drought and water restrictions, I won't be able to water my lawn this year. I do not want my yard to look all brown ...

Topdressing your lawn with compost is one of the hidden secrets to having an extremely healthy and lush, green lawn. Whether you have warm season grass or cool season grass, applying an even layer of ...

SAN ANTONIO — The cold winter probably has not inspired you to get excited about gardening and landscape work. Between protecting cold-sensitive plants and trying to stay warm ourselves, there is no ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Recently I tackled the job of trimming turf that had grown over the sidewalk in front of my house. When I peeled back the excess sod and grass, I uncovered lots of small, whitish worms. They are grubs ...

Do you have a lawn or garden? Are you aware that there is a way to improve your plants’ health, cut down on the time you spend maintaining lawn, and save the city of Waltham money? All of this and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Twenty miles south of Boise, crews at the city compost farm are bracing for the busy season. "Grass season," as compost program ...