It depends on the type of grass you grow.

Learn when to water, which grasses can go dormant, how to use preemergent, and why aeration with compost boosts lawn health in drought.

While just about every homeowner knows their lawn needs watering, mowing, and fertilizing to look its best, many people don't know that aerating a lawn is also part of basic yard care. The job can be ...

Q: I recently moved down south from the Northeast and want to keep my new lawn healthy. When is the best time to aerate the lawn? A: Punching holes into the soil with a lawn aerator, a tool that has ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Your lawn needs water and other nutrients to keep it looking lush. Unfortunately, when soil becomes compacted, water and air cannot reach the lower layers of the soil. In that situation, any nutrient ...

Aerating a lawn is one of the many tasks that can improve the health of your grass. Spring and fall are ideal times to aerate your lawn so that oxygen, water, and fertilizer can penetrate deeply into ...