Dull yellow spots, bare patches and slow growth are signs your lawn needs repair. I'm Lisa Hilgenberg form Chicago Botanic Garden with tips on turf repair. Mid-August through early September provides ...

A beautiful lawn requires proper maintenance to keep your grass growing and looking its best. No two lawns are exactly alike. Lawns may differ by turf species, soil type, climate, location, how they ...

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, most of the Northland is experiencing abnormally dry conditions, which is D-0 on the monitor. Conditions may worsen to D-1, which is moderate drought. While some ...

Why talk about lawns in early April? I mean the magnolias are flowering (at least what’s left of them after the week’s meteorological insults) the forsythia is in bloom and there’s a crowded lineup of ...

Why talk about lawns in late March? I mean the magnolias are flowering, the forsythia is in bloom and there’s a crowded lineup of others standing in the wings to add to the show. Seems lawns are the ...

Getting your grass green and thick doesn't require expensive treatments or professional help. Most lawn problems come down to basic care issues that you can fix yourself with the right techniques.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Mr. Fix It Lou Manfredini is here with ...

Spring has sprung and your grass is growing. Are you ready to break out the lawn mower? While the mere thought of mowing the lawn may seem like back-breaking work, there are more ways than one to make ...

No matter what the recent weather has been in your area, now’s the time to start thinking about your yard so that it looks its best this spring and summer. “Retailers discount old outdoor power ...

Did you know that your lawn needs TLC even in winter? It is true that as winter temperatures hit your yard, your lawn turf goes dormant and doesn’t need the same ongoing maintenance as during the ...

Mowing is probably one of the most common lawn maintenance activities you’ll do this summer. But that doesn’t mean it is the simplest thing you will do.

Fall foliage is beautiful to look at — but all those leaves covering your lawn can smother your grass. Leaf removal is just one of the things you need to do to care for your lawn in fall. Aeration, ...