The unusual weather has sped up lawn care schedules. "Things are happening three weeks earlier than most years," said Kim Kosberg, co-owner of The Weed Man in Midland with Mark Kosberg. Because of an ...

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

Dethatching is the process of removing thatch from the lawn. Thatch is a combination of organic and inorganic matter that builds up over the topmost layer of your grass. It generally consists of ...

These tell-tale signs mean your lawn would benefit from aeration. Aerate lawn with a thatch layer thicker than 1 inch to let water and nutrients pass through. Lawns compacted from heavy foot traffic ...

"Seeding has many benefits," says Lanier. Because the soil is exposed, the seed has a better chance of contacting soil. Also, because the lawn is stressed, "seeding can enhance recovery and help ...