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Dawn West
October 23 2011
A winter landscape can be bleak. The leaves are gone. The color is gone. Or is it? Learn how to add interest to your landscape now. ... More>>
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Dawn West
August 8 2011
Do you want beautiful flowers in your backyard? If you're creating flower beds from scratch, follow these five steps and your gorgeous garden is right around the corner. ... More>>
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Marcia Passos Duffy
February 23 2011
Native and organic grass seed are great natural options for your lawn, whether you need to enhance your yard or start over. ... More>>
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Shannon Dauphin
September 22 2010
Erosion is the wicked bane of homeowners who have a sloping lawn.... More>>
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Joe Cooper
September 30 2010
When you think about your lawn--the maintenance, the cost, the endless cycle--do you ever think, "I'm over it." You're not alone.... More>>
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Dawn West
September 17 2011
Before you hire a consultant to design your yard space you need to do a little homework. Here are three pre-meeting steps to make things run smoothly. ... More>>
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Dawn West
August 28 2011
Planting a new lawn from seed can be tricky, but follow these five tips and you'll be well on your way to lush green grass. ... More>>
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Dawn West
May 9 2011
If you tackle only one garden equipment maintenance task this spring, let it be to sharpen the lawn mower blades. ... More>>
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Jeffrey Anderson
October 7 2010
Line trimmers are such an important lawn care tool, it's easy to forget they haven't been around that long; they've transformed what used to be a labor intensive and sweat inducing task into an almost enjoyable part of lawn and yard care.... More>>
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Marcia Passos Duffy
February 14 2011
Don't let weeds take hold in your landscape. Here are tips to prevent weed growth before it happens. ... More>>
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Marcia Passos Duffy
October 26 2010
New invasive vine species are hard to control in the landscape, but not impossible.... More>>
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Dawn West
September 13 2011
Some tool-maintenance tasks are optional, but there are a few that you can't skip. Here are three essential pre-winter prep tasks for your gardening tools. ... More>>
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Dawn West
July 22 2011
Don't be seduced into buying dozens of gardening tools only to have them clutter up your garage or shed. Learn which five pieces of gardening equipment allow you to tackle almost any job. ... More>>
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Dawn West
June 5 2011
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. ... More>>
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Shannon Dauphin
October 18 2010
Dethatching your lawn can be a difficult and expensive job. Avoid the thatch problem by taking care to properly water your lawn throughout the seasons.... More>>
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Dawn West
June 26 2011
Natural lawn fertilizers may seem more mysterious than a perfectly labeled bag of chemical fertilizer, but they can also work wonders for your yard. ... More>>
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Dawn West
May 21 2011
Give your lawn and garden the all-natural fertilizer it deserves. Then watch your pastures grow greener. ... More>>
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Jeffrey Anderson
October 20 2010
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.... More>>
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Shannon Dauphin
October 13 2010
Want a truly green lawn? Avoid the pesiticides and fertilizers that you thought were necessary and learn about earth-friendly methods to keep your lawn looking beautiful.... More>>
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Dawn West
September 17 2011
Before you hire a consultant to design your yard space you need to do a little homework. Here are three pre-meeting steps to make things run smoothly. ... More>>
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Dawn West
August 22 2011
Eliminating grass in a few key areas makes maintenance much easier. With these simple landscaping design tricks for grass, you'll shave minutes a week off your yard work. ... More>>
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Dawn West
August 28 2011
Planting a new lawn from seed can be tricky, but follow these five tips and you'll be well on your way to lush green grass. ... More>>
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Dawn West
August 1 2011
If you live in a four-season climate, install a new lawn in the fall--September if possible. Here's why, along with tips for getting your lawn off to the best start. ... More>>
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Dawn West
June 28 2011
When the heat turns up, ridding the yard of weeds becomes more complicated. Use these three tips to keep a handle on weed growth. ... More>>
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Dawn West
June 19 2011
In many communities around the country, summer means hot, dry conditions. If you love a lush lawn and green garden, that can spell trouble. Try these four methods to get out of it. ... More>>
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Dawn West
August 25 2011
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. ... More>>
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Dawn West
July 29 2011
What type of sprinkling system is right for you? Here are three types of sprinkling systems you might consider, and the pros and cons of each. ... More>>
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