Aerate your lawn before reseeding in the fall. We asked a lawn-care expert to explain why aerating cool-season lawns in fall ...

The truth is, lawn care shifts with every season, depending on weather patterns and local conditions. What worked in May may ...

A thinning lawn isn't always beyond saving, but some signs point to deeper trouble. Sometimes, simple fixes won't cut it and starting fresh makes more sense.

Spring marks the return of flowering plants and warm weather. And homeowners know that spring also ushers in the return of home renovation season. Homeowners undoubtedly have an extensive list of ...

Each spring, when daytime temperatures warm and lawn grasses begin to turn green, most homeowners head outdoors to start working on lawn maintenance tasks, including reseeding bare spots in the lawn ...

Early spring maintenance is crucial for a healthy lawn that can withstand summer conditions. Apply fertilizer, reseed bare spots and control weeds before they emerge. Soil testing can determine the ...

Reseed cool-season lawns yearly—or twice if they've seen heavy wear or neglect. Skipping reseeding can lead to patchy, thin grass over time. Prep well and spread seed in all four directions for even ...

"A big part of keeping your lawn healthy is to introduce fresh young plants every once and awhile," Brannigan instructed. "Mowing high is a huge thing to keeping your lawn healthy. You know, around ...

Close-up of a lawn with brown patches. - SingjaiStocker/Shutterstock For homeowners, their lawn can double as an extension of their home. And just in the same way, it ...