How many plants are in your yard? If you have a lawn, the answer is: Too many to count. The average quarter-acre lawn contains millions of grass plants. Fortunately, these plants start easily from ...

I just finished having river sand spread out over my backyard. Can you tell me what kinds of grass seed are best for a new lawn? — Leslie The two types of lawn grasses commonly established from seed ...

Growing new grass from seed requires patience. To be successful, you’ll need to prepare carefully, then water often and wait. With time, your efforts should result in a healthy, thriving lawn. So, how ...

Plant warm-season grasses in spring and cool-season grasses in fall if possible. Spring is an option for cool-season grasses ...

A lush green lawn with a house in the background - Sheila Say/Shutterstock Everyone wants a lush, green lawn — the kind that encourages you to kick off your shoes and go barefoot — but that's not ...

Good thing is, fall is the perfect time to give the lawn a good shot in the arm.

Why talk about lawns in late March? I mean the magnolias are flowering, the forsythia is in bloom and there’s a crowded lineup of others standing in the wings to add to the show. Seems lawns are the ...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Achieving a great, grassy lawn isn't always as easy as it seems.

In the spring, having a great looking lawn is easy, however, keeping it looking good through the summer and fall can be a challenge. This week, I want to help you establish a plan to do this. You may ...

Ornamental grasses are used extensively in modern landscape design for a good reason. The effect created as tall grasses sway gracefully in a light breeze can never be reproduced any other way. It is ...

The best time to aerate is when your grass is actively growing—spring or fall in cool areas, and late spring in warm ones.