Spring is here, and your lawn is waking up from its winter dormancy. To keep it healthy and vibrant throughout the season, now is the perfect time to apply a balanced fertilizer. This will provide the ...

Weeds in the lawn may start innocently enough as a stray patch of dandelions or clover. Before long, they erupt, and you have more weeds than lawn. Applying weed killer keeps weeds in check or stops ...

My traditional recommendation for fall fertilization of a cool-season lawn starts with an application of high-nitrogen fertilizer, such as a 28-0-4, in early September. You can also make this same ...

Turfgrasses are emerging from their winter dormancy, turning green and growing once again — and so are warm-season weeds. As you get back into the habit of lawn maintenance this spring, think about ...

Don't fertilize your lawn too early in the year, as dormant turfgrass won't utilize the nutrients. Early spring is a good time to begin controlling summer weeds, but a healthy lawn is the best defense ...

Spring thaws the ground out, bringing life back to dormant grass and pesky weeds. Good lawn management in spring and summer leads to a healthy lawn that’s pleasant to deal with. After taking important ...

Spring is approaching, and many homeowners are eager to start their lawn care routines. Knowing when to begin is crucial for achieving a lush, healthy yard throughout the growing season. The best time ...

Another cold snap (hopefully winter’s last) blanketed our area for several days, requiring some of us (me included) to return sensitive plants to protected areas. Soon it will be time to return ...

Timing is the key to success in most things related to gardening. To be successful in the yard and garden, you need to follow nature’s schedule. A great example of this is lawn care. Seeding, ...