While compost is commonly used in vegetable, flower, and herb gardens, home gardeners often overlook the many benefits that compost brings to lawns. Using compost for lawns is an excellent way to both ...

Twenty miles south of Boise, crews at the city compost farm are bracing for the busy season. “Grass season,” as compost program director Lisa Knapp calls it, means bag after bag of lawn clippings and ...

Many North Florida lawns are not looking too good this spring. Some lawns are weak, and some have dead areas that used to be alive and green. Unfortunately, this is relatively common. Not being ...

If you live on a property with clay soil, then you know how hard it is to grow a lush lawn. The compact structure of this ...

Many of our spring bulbs have sprung; the flowers on our tulips, daffodils and such are fading or gone. To ensure their return next season: After the flowers are shot, cut off the bulge at the top of ...

Ensure that your lawn isn't wet and it's actually actively growing before mowing the first time in the season. Rake away any winter debris like leaves and small sticks, so it helps light and airflow ...

1. Early spring (April) is one of the best times to seed your lawn. Large dead patches can be over seeded by raking the dead grass, loosening the soil or adding fresh topsoil, sprinkling with the ...

Growing demand for eco-conscious turf care and soil management highlights a shift toward sustainable materials and ...