Lawn Care

On top of having the least appealing name, hairy chinch bugs are arguably the most destructive lawn pest in the US. Thriving in sunny, warm, and humid climates, hairy chinch…

While we may often think of lawns as just being a patch of grass, the truth is lawns have the ability to hold historical, cultural, and symbolic significance. From grand…

At one point or another, every homeowner has considered what it would be like to never mow their grass again. While the thought can initially appear quite liberating, the reality…

While it would be satisfying if this question yielded a quick and punchy answer, the reality is that it’s a bit hard to pinpoint, mainly because there are over 12,000…

As with virtually every aspect of home improvement, prevention is better than cure, and this most certainly holds true when considering our old friend, the mole. While putting preventative practices…

A quick stroll down the fertilizer aisle at any hardware store is likely to lead to some confusion: synthetic or organic? Liquid or granular? 20-20-20, 5-10-10, 10-5-5, or 5-8-7? If…

There’s always that one neighbor who has those perfect stripes on their lawn. You may drive by this yard and curse the homeowner for their ability to attain such grass-striped…

Before we get into how to sharpen your lawn mower blade, it’s first important to understand when you need to sharpen your blade. As a rule of thumb, blades should…

We take grass for granted. It’s ubiquity, particularly in the United States, makes us forget that it’s one of the most important and impressive plants on the planet. Grass makes…

Whether you’re a gardening novice or an experienced green thumb, creating an eye-catching garden doesn’t have to be a daunting task. In fact, it shouldn’t be daunting at all. With…