Lawn Care Resources

We determined how long people spend mowing the lawn in their lifetime. Click here to read more.

Organic lawn care is an all-natural lawn treatment option that doesn't use any chemicals. Keep reading to learn the benefits of this type of lawn care and which lawn care companies we recommend for natural lawn care services.

Gardens are filled with different flowers depending on the state. We did the research and found the most popular Spring flower by state.

Start your next DIY project today with our beginner’s guide to landscaping. Learn all about landscape design, budgeting, and when to hire a pro.

Protect your home and yard by learning how to remove standing water. Check out our top nine fixes that you can do yourself.

Here’s how to tell the difference between poison oak, poison ivy, and poison sumac—and spot them in your backyard, local parks, and neighborhood.

Create your own black gold in the garden with a compost pile using natural, organic ingredients.

You’ll learn how spray on grass seed works and what hydroseeding products are on the market for residential use, such as Hydro Mousse.

Our guide to finding sod near you will help you determine if sod is the right choice for your lawn.

Our guide to lawn fertilizer explains how to choose the right fertilizer for your lawn, read the label, and safely apply the fertilizer to your lawn.

Find the right grass seed for your climate & get the lawn of your dreams with our guide. Discover how you can have a lush, green lawn with the help of TruGreen.

We’ve done the research on weed and feed, so you can learn why it might not be the best option. We’ve also got tips on how to use it on your lawn if you think it’s right for you.

Each lawn is different and requires consideration of location, types of grasses, and timing of treatments.

Having a well-maintained yard pays off now and in the future. A healthy lawn requires a lot of work, however, and you may be thinking about hiring a lawn service near you.

Finding the best lawn fertilizer will help you maintain lush green grass that’s an inviting backdrop to any activity.

A lush, green, established lawn takes patience and attention to achieve. More than that, it takes experience and expertise from someone who has been planting and growing grass for a long time.

Maintaining a healthy, lush lawn isn’t easy, especially when it requires seasonal care. You have to fertilize, water, mow, and maintain proper lawn care. We want to make sure that you’re not just caring for your lawn, but you’re caring for it correctly.

Whether you choose to maintain the lawn yourself or hire a professional, it’s good to know the fundamentals. Read on for the basics of lawn maintenance and our recommended lawn care service provider, TruGreen.

The best lawn mowers have powerful motors and blades that can cut any type of grass or weed and different cutting options for a more precise trim. View our top picks here.

Most of us are familiar with the Adirondack chair and its quintessential summer charm. Here’s a brief history of the design that became an iconic image of coastal landscapes across the US.

With the right climate, bamboo can grow in nearly any type of fertile, well-drained soil. Learn how to grow this versatile evergreen and how to care for it throughout the year.

Fast-growing trees are a great landscaping addition, providing shade and privacy to your yard while increasing your property value. Here are eight of our favorites.

Fertilizing your lawn once or twice a year yields a healthy, verdant, and thriving yard. Learn how and when to fertilize your lawn—and how to pick a fertilizer.

Tree trimming is an annual home maintenance project that keeps your trees healthy and safe. Learn the best time to trim your trees and how to keep them looking great.

Community gardens are a great opportunity for city dwellers to grow their own food, eat healthier, live more sustainably, and connect with neighbors. See the contributions of community and urban gardening around the US and how you can get involved.

If you’re interested in beekeeping, harvesting honey, and increasing the number of pollinators in your garden, our guide to urban beekeeping is the best place to start.

Learn everything you need to know about pre-emergent herbicide: how it works, what to buy, and how and when to apply.

Find out everything you need to know about homesteading in this helpful guide. You’ll learn how to get started as well as the challenges and benefits you can expect along the way.

Learn how to properly care for your lawn in the spring with these helpful tips and tricks, from weeding and dethatching to aeration and watering.

Cold temperatures leave many homeowners at a loss for ways to keep their grass green and healthy. Here are some winter lawn care tips to keep your yard in top shape for spring.

If you find crabgrass popping up among your Bahia, Bermuda, and Bluegrass, here are two ways to treat the problem and reclaim your lawn.

A quick and simple recipe for powerful, all-natural weed killer than can be made with household materials.

Adapt your yard to the changing seasons. Prepare for cold weather and the following spring now as the weather cools. Here’s how to care for your lawn in the fall.

When watering, mowing, and edging are not enough to keep your lawn healthy, using a lawn aerator can inject new life into tired and worn grass.

From natural methods to chemical treatments, here are eight methods for repelling snakes in your lawn and garden.

Summer is a busy time of year for lawn upkeep. Learn how to keep your lawn in top shape this season with our guide to summer lawn care.