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Can I Afford a Backyard Swimming Pool?

Francine L. Huff
April 20, 2009
A backyard pool can bring your hours of enjoyment, but make sure you're ready for all the costs involved with installing one.  More>>


Planning a Backyard Wedding? Give Your Outdoor Space a Makeover

Francine L. Huff
April 20, 2009
A backyard makeover can help create a memorable backyard wedding.  More>>


Planning and Planting a Spring Garden

Karen Lawson
January 26, 2009
It's time to start planting bulbs for spring color. Widely available in home and garden centers, bulbs can provide the first burst of garden color that can last throughout spring.  More>>


Giving Your New Grass the Best Chance of Survival

Kelly Richardson
December 18, 2008
Check out these top tips for giving your new grass a head start towards a permanent future.  More>>


Weed and Feed, or Weed then Feed? It Depends: Are You Going to Seed?

Brett Freeman
December 18, 2008
As summer comes to an end, so too does the window of opportunity to get your lawn ship-shape before it goes dormant. Before deciding what lawn care steps to take--weeding, feeding, seeding--evaluate your own lawn to determine what it needs.  More>>


Backyard Bird Feeding: Getting Ready for Winter

Karen Lawson
November 25, 2008
Feeding birds during cold weather can attract birds to your backyard. Encouraging birds to visit your lawn and garden areas can provide hours of enjoyment and education.  More>>


Lawn Mowing: An American Pastime

Kelly Richardson
March 10, 2009
Find out more about America's storied obsession with the lawn mower.  More>>


Why You Shouldn't Mow Your Lawn in the Rain (and What to do if You Have To)

Brett Freeman
December 16, 2008
There are obvious drawbacks to mowing your lawn in the rain: you get wet and your shoes turn green. But there are other reasons to avoid mowing during--or soon after--a shower that have nothing to do with comfort. As a general rule, avoid it if you can.  More>>


How to Hire a Lawn Care Service

Francine L. Huff
April 20, 2009
Get estimates from several lawn care companies and ask lots of questions before signing a contract.  More>>


A Backyard Makeover for an Easy Outdoor Life

Karin Mangan
January 26, 2009
A great lawn can make for a great backyard. And the secret to a great lawn is to make it easy to maintain. Unless you are a truly dedicated gardener, you probably do not want to spend too much time on lawn maintenance.  More>>


Eliminating Weeds for an Impressively Green Lawn

Kelly Richardson
March 10, 2009
There's little doubt that eliminating weeds is one of the key ingredients to establishing a healthy, green lawn--and here's how you can do it.  More>>


Help Your Lawn Live on the Edge by Edging and Trimming Properly

Brett Freeman
March 10, 2009
Is your lawn struggling to live on the edge? Often the edge of your lawn--the places where it meets the sidewalk, walkway, or driveway--may have problems with weeds and brown grass that don't occur anywhere else in your yard. The key to managing this problem is understanding why it occurs.  More>>


Zoysia Grass Types Earn Mixed Reviews

Kelly Richardson
December 02, 2008
Find out why the 'super grass,' zoysia, is one of the more popular grass types, and why it may not live up to its reputation.  More>>


The Monkey Grass Rule: Divide and Conquer

Kelly Richardson
November 11, 2008
Looking for an ornate, durable groundcover that lets you do more for less? Then just remember the monkey grass rule.  More>>


Nothing Corny: Natural Fertilizer and Weed Control for Your Lawn

Gabby Hyman
April 12, 2009
Corn gluten meal can be an excellent source of nitrogen and works as a natural weed control in your lawn.  More>>


Safe Lawn Care with Ash and Other Organics

Gabby Hyman
April 12, 2009
Hardwood ash can provide organic lawn nutrients without potentially hazardous or toxic side effects.  More>>


Keep Your Recession Lawn Green

Amelia Gray
November 21, 2008
Green grass doesn't have to go by the wayside during hard economic times. Get greener grass with these easy tips.  More>>


Lawn Essentials: Testing Your Irrigation

Gabby Hyman
June 17, 2008
If you discover brown spots in the grass, adjust your sprinklers so the water levels are equal across the lawn.  More>>


How to Banish Lawn Moss from your Backyard Lawn

Karin Mangan
January 19, 2009
A proper lawn maintenance regime can banish lawn moss and allow your backyard lawn to flourish.  More>>


Money Saving Tips for Lawn and Garden Care

Karen Lawson
November 18, 2008
The current economy may necessitate reducing your lawn care expenditures. Planning lawn maintenance and reducing supply costs can help keep your lawn and budget green.  More>>


Which Lawn Mower Part Do You Need?

Kelly Richardson
November 03, 2008
If your mower isn't running properly, chances are that you need a specific lawn mower part to fit the puzzle.  More>>


Keep Your Mower Blade Sharp

Brett Freeman
October 13, 2008
Sharpening the blade is probably the most neglected lawnmower maintenance task. It shouldn't be. Sharpening your mower's blades is quick, relatively easy, and will help keep your mower running well for years.  More>>


Bring on the Mulchers: Lawn Mowers That Do More Than Just Cut

Kelly Richardson
May 06, 2009
If Mother Nature could talk, she'd tell you to mulch your lawn. The benefits are undeniable, and the latest lawn mowers do all of the work. Mulching literally recycles your lawn back into itself, encouraging both durability and renewability.  More>>


Lawn Aerator Options: From 'Five-speed' to Automatic

Kelly Richardson
October 31, 2008
Find out how beautiful your lawn can be when you give it some breathing room--a lawn aerator is a must for any tool shed.  More>>


The Fertilizer Company Knows Best: Lawn Spraying Savvy from Professionals

Kelly Richardson
October 17, 2008
If lawn spraying isn't exactly your forte, hiring a fertilizer company to bring your lawn back to life can save you time and money.  More>>


Applying Lawn Fertilizer Safely

Gabby Hyman
June 30, 2008
Use a drop spreader and walk in overlapping rows to fertilize your lawn without burning it out or creating stripes.  More>>



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