After a long, hot Southern summer, it's not unusual to find a few bare spots in your lawn. Cooler fall temperatures make it the perfect time to get out there and do some repair work. If you act now, ...

Natural rainfall often declines in fall, and lawns can dry out quickly. Supplement with watering until the ground freezes.

Dormant lawn seeding will create healthier, thicker grass in spring. Sow seeds in late fall or early winter once soil temperatures stay near 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Clear debris and use high-quality, ...

“Most of your root growth takes place during the fall,” says David Yost with Merrifield Garden Center. “Grass loves ...

Watching a hummingbird zip through your garden is a truly magical experience. These tiny, jewel-toned birds bring a sense of ...

Finding the right mower for your yard, one that runs smoothly, cuts the grass well, and has plenty of power, is worth the effort and research it takes. Comparing self-propelled versus push mowers to ...

Now is the time to perform some key lawn maintenance if you want a greener, healthier lawn next season. Our resident expert ...

During the heat of summer, when the rain stops coming down and the ground is dry, it's a good idea to keep your lawn longer --around 4 inches. As the season changes to cooler temperatures and more ...

Hydrangeas are exceptional in that the color of their flowers can change depending on the availability of aluminum ions.

Every autumn, the same debate rustles across suburbia: rake it all, or leave some? We’ve all had that moment when the garden ...

October may not be the ideal month for grass germination, but it's not too late to usually get new grass seed up and growing before winter.

Lawns look tidy after summer, but nature’s busiest mouths are still calling. Backyard choices now can shape autumn wildlife.