Chinch bugs have been a problem for area lawns for the past month or so. Watch for damage and treat promptly. (Nola.com | The Times-Picayune archive) There are several lawn diseases that are active in ...

Here in the Midwest, we only have a limited stretch of time to get outside and enjoy our lawn. At Ryan Lawn & Tree they know how important that time is, making memories with family and friends.

You’ve done everything right to keep your yard healthy and beautiful: You’re managing weeds, irrigating correctly, and mowing your grass to the correct height. But suddenly, your once-lush lawn is ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Q: What is this weed that has invaded part of my yard? What can I do to eliminate it? It is very aggressive. A: This is one of the types of nutsedge. They tend to thrive in wetter parts of our lawns ...

Lawn maintenance hits its peak in summer. Besides the frequent mowing, watering is needed in dry spells, and pests like insects, diseases and weeds may require action. Mid- to late-summer is also a ...

Leather jackets are the larvae of the crane fly, which resembles an overgrown mosquito when mature. These larvae have a cylindrical shape with a head that retracts into the thorax. The hungry larvae ...

Summer is almost over and as autumn is just a few days away, UK households will be expecting to see crane flies in large numbers - but there are ways that you can notice the signs of infestations ...