When the soil under lawns is highly compacted, grass runs into trouble. Soil compaction happens to the best of lawns. These three tell-tale signs should tip you off to the fact that it's time to aerate.
Fall is a good time for watching the leaves change, but it can also be a good time to add a tree to your landscaping. Find out what factors you should consider before heading out to the nursery or garden center.
Worried about conserving water and sick of weeding flower beds? A rock garden provides visual and textural contrast to your lawn and requires little water or maintenance.
How much water does your newly-sodded lawn need? These are some guidelines for watering--how much and for how long--plua a few other tips about laying sod.