Cutting Your Grass Too Short Taller grass means a healthier lawn. It shades the soil surface, keeps the soil from drying out ...

Turf is hard on the pocketbook, the planet and your body, so consider shrinking your lawn, says this horticulturist—and use ...

Wondering how short to cut your lawn before winter? A turf expert clears up the confusion. Here's everything to know about prepping grass for the colder ...

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

Before you pack up your lawncare tools for the winter, there is one task you should take care of in November for a neat lawn come spring.

Short grass is a bad idea most of the growing season, but cutting it lower has one main advantage as the season ends.

With warmer temperatures and longer days, summer is a time when you likely spend more time outdoors. Whether you’re relaxing in the yard or hosting a barbecue, you’ll want your grass to look healthy ...

Pam Penick writes about Americans' apparent fading affinity for lawns in "Lawn Gone! Low-Maintenance, Sustainable, Attractive Alternatives for Your Yard" (Ten Speed Press, $19.99). With gorgeous ...

A green lawn is steeped in the American ethos — a first impression of a home and the care given to it. It is fundamentally just turf, but there is a point of pride taken in its appearance. It is a ...