Lawns & Ground Cover

Looking to repair those unsightly bald or brown spots in your otherwise beautiful green lawn? If you've attempted to patch a small area of your grass in the past, you probably...

One of the greatest joys of owning your own home is the yard that comes with it. It’s your land to enjoy however you see fit--growing a garden, putting in a pool, mowing crop...

This article informs the reader of the benefits of planting sod, and gives them detailed, step by step instructions on how to plant a lawn from sod.

Almost everyone waters their lawn incorrectly. Learn when and how to water your lawn properly.

Samurai movies, anime, and moss gardens... what do they have in common? All three rose to popularity in Japan before moving west into our cultural consciousness. In the case...

Testing your soil is a necessary step in determining what your plants will need to grow well and stay healthy.  Without a clear idea of your soil's make-up, you can throw all...

A lush, green, perfectly manicured lawn is the ultimate goal of many homeowners. However, unless you are fortunate enough to live in an area which receives abundant rainfall each...

Sprinkler systems are a necessity for anyone with a lawn. They'll save you time, money and headaches. However, repairing a broken sprinkler system is less than desirable. There...

If you're in the process of choosing a lawn tractor, you must make sure that you actually have a need for one. Lawn tractors are not only expensive, but they're bulky...

Soil erosion occurs when wind or water washes away the topsoil from an area of land. Some erosion is natural, but it quickly becomes problematic when people begin cultivating...

Soil can become contaminated in many ways.  In order to decontaminate it properly, you must know what the primary contaminant is.  Some of the most common contaminants are oil,...

Many people consider fertilizer to be a vital factor in the equation to successful gardening.  There's no doubt that applying fertilizer to your lawn, vegetable garden, houseplants...

Chemical lawn care is a ruse, a marketing scheme. Grass, as all gardeners know, is a tenacious weed that needs little help to be healthy. But Americans weaken their lawns with...

If you own your own home, you're going to need to buy a lawn mower at some point. That is, unless you're lucky enough to have a gardener or have dedicated your entire...

Do you long to have the kind of lawn that all your neighbors aspire to emulate?  Or do you live next door to Super Lawn Care Guy and just want to give him a little competition? ...

Composting is the process of breaking down waste into a nutrient-rich topsoil. This soil can cure a host of maladies in your garden. If you have a problem with pests attacking...

Composting is a quick way to recycle kitchen and garden waste. Composting simply speeds up the decay of organic matter by using air, moisture and heat as tools. Compost can be...