Are there certain spots on your lawn where grass just doesn’t seem to grow? If so, it might be best to stop fighting Mother Nature and opt for a groundcover to replace turf. While many homeowners are resistant to these alternatives, ... read more »

The use of bio-controls—the use of ‘good’ living things to control ‘bad’ living things—is a new and fascinating realm of lawn care. If your yard is infested with white grubs (e.g. Japanese beetles, European Chafers and May/June beetles), European craneflies (leatherjackets) ... read more »

Though many homeowners have been trained to apply fertilizer several times a year, two far more important lawn regimens—which render fertilizing all but unnecessary—are top-dressing and over-seeding.

It may be fashionable to remove every leaf that falls on the lawn, but it’s not very functional. Use your mower to mulch the leaves into the grass while trimming turf. It won’t look too pretty when you’ve just finished, but ... read more »

A deep root system will also make turf more drought-resistant. Heavy water demand is yet another negative environmental impact of turf. Fortunately, there are several straightforward ways to conserve water.

One of the simplest ways to lessen the environmental impact of lawn care is to use a hand-powered or electric (corded or rechargeable) push mower. Granted, a push mower requires a bit more elbow grease, but if you’re willing to put ... read more »

Lawns are an undeniably large part of our landscape. Homeowners go to great lengths to keep their yards well manicured and healthy, investing a lot of time and money into lawn care. However, in this age of environmental awareness, it’s important ... read more »