Inhale deeply. That heavenly fresh-cut grass smell you savor while mowing your back 40 is actually your lawn screaming in […]
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Controlling Cankerworms by Tree Banding
As the leaves turn brilliant shades of red, amber and gold, creeping, crawling cankerworms are inching their way toward the […]
How to Winterize Your Lawn Mower
When the mowing season has ended and winter is approaching, it is time to put away your lawn mower. This […]
Fall Checklist for Yard and Lawn Care
If you’re dreaming of wandering barefooted through a green lawn in spring, you must care for it in the fall. […]
7 Grass Alternatives For A Low-Maintenance Lawn
Beautiful grass lawns have been the norm in American lawns for decades. But that beautiful grass doesn’t necessarily grow everywhere, […]
Lawn Mower Safety Tips
Mowing the lawn is the quintessential summertime chore. Parents and kids alike take to the front yard to get it […]
Grass Clippings Can Sicken Horses, Pets, Livestock
Cows eat grass. Horses graze on grass in pastures. Once in a while, even your pooch snacks on lawn greenery. […]
How to Keep Cats Out of Your Yard
They love your yard. But they lounge on your freshly cut grass, dig in your flower beds (leaving gifts for […]
Grow a Sustainable Lawn in the Desert? Yes, You Can
Close your eyes and picture the perfect lawn: green, thick, and uniform. Maybe it has perfect stripes. Maybe kids are […]
Less Room to Roam: Average Size of Home Lots in the U.S. is Shrinking
If you are going to buy a house, here is a trend in real estate that you need to take […]