A lush, green lawn is often a homeowner's pride and joy, but when brown patches, weeds, or unsightly bald spots crop up, those feelings can quickly turn to anger and frustration. Fortunately, these ...

Getting your grass green and thick doesn't require expensive treatments or professional help. Most lawn problems come down to basic care issues that you can fix yourself with the right techniques.

Landscaping can be a rewarding hobby that instills a sense of pride in homeowners. Whether you prefer to get your hands dirty planting perennials or devote the bulk of your attention to crafting a ...

We all want lush green grass that makes the neighbors jealous—but that can be easier said than done! Grass, like any living vegetation, needs the right balance of sun, water, fertilizer, and ...

Q : Can you tell what is going on with the lawn from this photo (see reader's photo)? Last year it was green, and this year it has slowly begun looking like this. A: The problem could be several ...

Taller grass means a healthier lawn. It shades the soil surface, keeps the soil from drying out and reduces watering needs. Shaded soil also makes it harder for weeds to get started. If you raise your ...

Lawns are interesting things. Not commonplace until the middle part of the 20th century — at least not in the way we know them today — what seems from a distance as a pretty mundane and uniform thing ...

This week we'll scout for garden disease problems, and provide tips for grass identification. This week on Backyard Farmer we’ll scout around our garden to look for disease problems and we’ll give you ...

Pick your favorite Olympic image: Turkish target shooting (with off-hand in a pocket, of course), forced niceties between rival Australia and US swimmer, or pint-sized mega athlete Simone Biles flying ...

Since buying his house 45 years ago, Charles Crawford has been diligent about keeping his own yard well maintained. But the public property across the street is a different story. He says he's never ...