Spring lawn care is crucial for a healthy lawn during the summer. Improving soil, managing watering, fertilizing correctly, and mowing high are key to lawn care. Using a mulching mower and managing ...

Cool-season lawns will be more competitive if kept at a height of 2-3 inches. Certain species perform better when mowed at 3 ...

Spring is on the horizon, and we welcome the warmth and sunshine that it brings to our gardens and lawns, but alongside the ...

Now that spring has officially sprung, many of us are trying to beat back, cut down and keep up with our growing grasses, plants and, yes, weeds. Consumer Reports’ lawn and garden experts share tips ...

Credit: Shutterstock With the first day of spring nearly upon us, and the clouds starting to part to allow the sun to show ...

Thin turf is perfect for crabgrass to thrive. Thicker turf crowds out crabgrass seedlings. Crabgrass herbicides prevent it from growing. Crabgrass germinates when soil temperatures consistently reach ...

Once the snow melts in cold regions and air temperatures start rising, you may be wondering when to start mowing your lawn for the season. Should you start your engines after a warm spell and a ...

After months of cold, snow and dormancy, your lawn doesn’t simply wake up in peak condition on its own—it needs a little attention. Compacted soil, matted grass and the first signs of early weeds are ...

Getting rid of moss is the first step towards a healthy lawn for summer ...

Fort Collins hasn't felt an 80-degree day since Oct. 20 but is forecast to reach 81 degrees Tuesday and Wednesday. That means it's time to start thinking about lawns that spent the second half of ...