Spring is here and with it come lawn care and perhaps thoughts of planting a garden. One of the ways to reduce household waste and help to create a nutrient-rich soil for those gardens, lawns and ...

While compost is commonly used in vegetable, flower, and herb gardens, home gardeners often overlook the many benefits that compost brings to lawns. Using compost for lawns is an excellent way to both ...

Twenty miles south of Boise, crews at the city compost farm are bracing for the busy season. “Grass season,” as compost program director Lisa Knapp calls it, means bag after bag of lawn clippings and ...

Many of our spring bulbs have sprung; the flowers on our tulips, daffodils and such are fading or gone. To ensure their return next season: After the flowers are shot, cut off the bulge at the top of ...

Support local journalism: Find offers for new subscribers at floridatoday.com/subscribe. Fall is coming, and when the cooler temperatures arrive, along with the ...

As the calendar flips to June, many homeowners find their once-vibrant spring lawns struggling under the harsh summer sun. The transition from spring’s mild temperatures to summer’s heat requires a ...

Spring lawn care is crucial for a healthy lawn during the summer. Improving soil, managing watering, fertilizing correctly, and mowing high are key to lawn care. Using a mulching mower and managing ...

1. Early spring (April) is one of the best times to seed your lawn. Large dead patches can be over seeded by raking the dead grass, loosening the soil or adding fresh topsoil, sprinkling with the ...