In part, that’s because people have changed their habits and now either mulch or compost their trimmings. Also, state governments have taken action to keep yard trimmings out of their landfills. Weed ...

We recommend covering your newly planted grass seed with a thin layer of mulch before you first water your lawn. The mulch will help prevent water from evaporating, which keeps your seeds moist. If ...

Learn about the pros and cons to help you decide whether or not you should bag grass clippings in your yard. The Short Answer You can use cut grass as mulch, a barrier on top of garden soil to ...

The USDA and natural grass producers are concerned incorrect social perceptions are devaluing benefits of grass, leading to ...

Our lawn experts have spent the two years testing nearly 20 of the best grass seed spreaders on the market to finally conclude in these 7 top picks. If you’re in search of the right model for your ...

Dormant seeding involves planting grass seed when the ground is too cold for the germination process, allowing the seeds to overwinter and sprout as soon as conditions warm up. This technique ...

Grass clippings make excellent mulch around all types of plants ... don't reach a high enough temperature to kill pathogens or seeds, don't add grass clippings from a diseased or weedy lawn.

Because Japanese magnolias are deciduous and drop their leaves over the winter, it is normal for the foliage to be dying and ...

Compost is a perfect soil amendment to improve its quality but you should take note that this kind of mulch might deliver a good side for weed seeds to grow. The best way to use it is by incorporating ...

Weeds are categorized by their life cycle, and identifying them as annual or perennial is a key step in effective control.

A DIY enthusiast shared his three-step gardening method to ensure a luscious lawn by springtime. His advice is surprisingly ...

Commenters were skeptical but interested in trying out this mulch technique. "Definitely better to let it compost a bit first for healthy soil and veggies, but I love the idea of using what you have ...