The trickiest part about growing a healthy lawn is knowing when it's time to water. Some might tell you to water your lawn every week, on a regular watering schedule, or even twice a day if you live ...

One of the biggest mistakes people make before winter is scalping their lawn by mowing too short on their final mow. It’s ...

Did you hear about the guy who complained that his coffee tasted like dirt? The waiter reminded the customer that he had insisted his coffee be made with fresh ground. Whether we call it the ground, ...

Q.: I purchased a new home last year in the mid-thumb area. The builder did not do any landscaping or put in a lawn. I am on a tight budget and facing this monumental task in the spring. Currently I'm ...

As leaf particles decay, they will add a small amount of nutrients to the soil, but is there a downside to leaving the lawn ...

While the tradition of raking leaves to be burned or bagged is still upheld by many, it may not be the best option. Here's what we know.

Austin area soils are famous for their poor quality. Ask any avid local gardener and they will give you a list of their soil woes. Ultimately what it comes down to is we have very little soil, the ...

With these clever options, you no longer need to rely on a lawn mower to mulch the fallen leaves in your yard.

From clover lawns and vegetable gardens to wildflowers and no-lawns, the native lawn movement is a trend that supports local ...

Cool-season grasses — bluegrass, fescue and ryegrass — are best seeded in early September. Seeds germinate and grow rapidly in the warm soil, and fall-seeded lawns have an opportunity to establish, ...