It’s the time of year to get gardening. Today let’s work on our biggest garden - our lawns. If you have sparse grass in parts of your lawn, spring is a great time to plant additional grass seed.

Ever noticed bare soil or patchy grass failing to grow around the trunks of your trees? This is a common issue that occurs for multiple reasons. Trees typically have shallow, extensive root systems, ...

Why talk about lawns in late March? I mean the magnolias are flowering, the forsythia is in bloom and there’s a crowded lineup of others standing in the wings to add to the show. Seems lawns are the ...

Expert horticulturists share their tips for success when planting grass seed. It's easy to take grass for granted until it's ...

Growing grass in the shade is a problem with no easy answers. By the time August arrives, shady areas are likely to show signs of thinning or even complete loss if shade is severe. Grass is a full-sun ...

Different types of shade (dense, partial, filtered) require different plants. Groundcovers like Asiatic jasmine and cast iron plants are suitable for dense shade. Partial shade allows for a wider ...

Q: In my backyard there is extensive shade and the grass has been replaced with moss. In my front yard I have a magnolia or crab apple tree and the grass beneath the tree has completely disappeared. I ...