Fall will officially start Monday on the fall equinox, but summerlike weather will linger a while longer here. Things are starting to change in our lawns though. The growth of grasses like St.

We’re going to zoom in tightly on fall lawn care and focus on the things you’ll want to do in the next two weeks. They’re pivotal in how well your lawn survives the winter and comes out next spring.

Chinch bugs, small insects with black triangular wing patches, can quickly damage lawns, especially St. Augustine grass. Homeowners can confirm chinch bug infestations using the flotation method or by ...

Maintaining a healthy green lawn can be difficult during the summer months as the hot weather can have a negative impact. High temperatures can lead to dehydration and stress, resulting in browning, ...

A LAWN can make or break a garden in terms of how good it looks. And in the summer months, it can be hard to keep it from drying out and looking patchy. Please ...

Like your skin, your lawn needs protection from the sun, and luckily, there is one natural ingredient that helps nourish and thicken the grass to keep it healthy. Having a healthy lawn is the best ...

Properly taking care of your yard requires more than just mowing your lawn every so often. (I wish it were that easy.) True yard care takes diligence and a comprehensive plan, especially during spring ...

Iowans have made it through another winter and many are looking to re-beautify their once-colorful lawns and gardens. If that's you, grab some gloves and some fertilizer and follow these tips. When ...

Q: My lawn care guy is recommending that I have my lawn treated for ants and chinch bugs. What even are chinch bugs? Do I have to do this? I hate to spray insecticide all over the lawn. I have a ...

An armyworm invasion can be a gardener's nightmare. These pesky larvae (armyworm larvae is kind of another way to say armyworm caterpillar) can quickly devour large patches of grass, leaving behind ...

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