Learn proper ways to dispose of your lawn mower, including selling, donating, municipal disposal, and recycling. Get tips for prep and eco-friendly disposal.
Author: Amanda Shiffler
Most comfortable with soil under her fingernails, Amanda has an enthusiasm for gardening, agriculture, and all things plant-related. With a master's degree in agriculture and more than a decade of experience gardening and tending to her lawn, she combines her plant knowledge and knack for writing to share what she knows and loves.
Fire-Resistant Landscaping Plants
Choosing fire-resistant landscaping plants is key in wildfire-prone areas. Learn the best trees, shrubs, ground covers, and flowers for a wildfire-ready yard.
How to Create Fire-Resistant Landscaping
If you live in a wildfire-prone area, you can create fire-resistant landscaping by creating defensible zones that spread outward from your house.
How to Use a Grass Tiller to Remove Your Lawn
Can you use a tiller to remove grass? Yes, and it’s 10x faster than manual methods. Choose the right size and follow our step-by-step tilling guide.
What Can You Put in a Compost Bin?
Learn what you can put in a compost bin: grass clippings, coffee grounds, dried leaves, and more — plus what to keep out to avoid pests and odors.
How to Keep Pests out of Your Compost Bin
Keep pests out of your compost with a pest-proof bin, proper maintenance, and manage moisture levels to minimize attractive odors
What Attracts Fleas to Your Yard?
Shady spots, standing water, and food scraps attract fleas and the wildlife that carries them into your yard. Here’s exactly what’s drawing them in.
Signs of Salt Damage on Your Lawn and Why They Happen
Learn the telltale signs of salt damage on your lawn — brown spots, dead or thinning turf, a wilted appearance — and why de-icing products cause harm.
What is Compost?
Compost is decomposed organic material, like leaves, grass clippings, scraps, and food waste, that enriches soil, boosts plant growth, and supports sustainable gardening.
How to Use Compost in Your Yard
Improve your lawn and garden with compost. Learn application rates, timing, and methods for topdressing, soil prep, and raised beds.