Lawn Care

Grass paths in gardens are pleasant to walk on and wonderful for separating areas of “wild space.” Click here for tips on how to make a grass path.

By Teo Spengler

In some circumstances, you may also see lawn care workers using fire to get rid of thatch. Thatch removal with fire is a controversial subject, which we will discuss in this article. Click here to learn more about burning grass to remove thatch.

By Darcy Larum

Microclover has smaller leaves, grows lower to the ground, and doesn?t grow in clumps. It is becoming a more common addition to lawns and gardens, and after learning a little more microclover information, you may want it in your yard too. This article will help.

By Mary Ellen Ellis

You can actually have that perfect, maintenance-free lawn with artificial turf. However, like anything, artificial turf has its pros and cons. Installing artificial grass near trees is a specific concern. Learn about using artificial grass around trees in this article.

By Darcy Larum

While perusing grass seed mix labels at your local garden center, one label pops out at you because in big, bold letters saying, "Endophyte Enhanced." What are endophytes? Use the information in this article to learn about endophyte enhanced grasses.

By Darcy Larum

Alternatives to lawn grass are not a new concept, but what about those high traffic areas? Explore lawn alternatives for areas with heavy foot traffic in this article. Click here to get more information.

By Susan Patterson

Bentgrass is used as a turfgrass in cooler areas. What is bentgrass? Read this article to learn more about this grass and how to grow it. Click here to get additional information and see if it's right for you.

By Bonnie L. Grant

Carpetgrass doesn't produce a high-quality lawn, but it is useful as a turf grass because it thrives in difficult areas where other grasses fail. Read this article to find out if carpetgrass is right for your trouble spots.

By Jackie Carroll

Traditionally, English daisy has been considered an enemy of neat, carefully manicured lawns. These days, ideas about the function of lawns are changing. To learn more about Bellis daisy grass alternatives, click on this article.

By Mary H. Dyer

Lawns in cool areas with plenty of shade will benefit from a turf sown with fine fescue. What is fine fescue? Learn more about this grass and how to grow it in the article that follows. Click here for more information.

By Bonnie L. Grant

Drought is a serious concern across much of the United States, and many homeowners are looking for attractive, low-maintenance lawn substitutes. Dymondia is worth considering if you live in a warm climate. Click here to learn more.

By Mary H. Dyer

Tall fescue in lawns forms a nice dense grass which establishes quickly and is low maintenance in appropriate locations. If you are in a temperate to warm region, learn how to grow tall fescue as an easy turf grass alternative here.

By Bonnie L. Grant

Wisely placed lawn ornaments in the landscape can create a sense of elegance and warmth, and a few gnomes or cute animals may delight and amuse visitors and passersby. For helpful lawn d?cor tips, click this article.

By Mary H. Dyer

Keeping your lawn green and healthy during the hot days of summer begins with properly caring for lawns in spring. Read this article to learn about spring lawn maintenance and how to care for spring lawns. Click here for more info.

By Mary H. Dyer

What are walkable plants? They're plants that can safely be walked on. Walkable plants are often used as lawn replacements because they are tough, drought-tolerant, and require very little maintenance. Learn more about them in this article.

By Mary H. Dyer