LawnStarter reports common winter lawn care mistakes to avoid, like insufficient mowing, improper fertilization, and ...

Seeing beetles flying around or finding white, C-shaped grubs in the soil is a clear warning sign. These pests feed on grass ...

Key Points Leaving the leaves on garden beds is the most beneficial for nature and the environment.To prevent leaves from ...

A garden trowel filled with old potting soil sitting in a bag. - Kate La Carte/Shutterstock Got divots, holes, or bare spots in your lawn, and some old potting soil lying around? Problem, meet ...

A soft layer of snow will protect your lawn in winter. The snow acts like a blanket, insulating grass from severe cold and frigid winds. Heavy, hard-packed snow and ice are another matter. If either ...

Many plants will produce new roots from these "nodes," the point where leaves are pinched off a tip cutting. Few gardeners realize how easy it is to start new plants by "rooted cuttings." Many plants ...

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 ...

Even the most obsessed lawn enthusiasts miss the timing of the most beneficial feeding of their lawns. Too many people think ...

This DIY lawn fertilizing ingredient may be popular, but that doesn't mean it works. In fact, it can invite pests, stifle ...