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 ...

Spread grass seed when the soil temperature consistently remains at 40°F or below, which is in December or later in most ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Get rid of any expired lawn and garden products. Toss used potting mix, as well as biodegradable pots and labels. Throw out ...

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, ...