Large lawn with lots of shade - Zhen Li/Getty Images Big patches of cool shade offer idyllic spots to relax on hot summer days, whether you're tossing a ball to your dog or swinging in a hammock. Your ...

Getting your grass green and thick doesn't require expensive treatments or professional help. Most lawn problems come down to basic care issues that you can fix yourself with the right techniques.

Getting your grass green and thick doesn't require expensive treatments or professional help. Most lawn problems come down to basic care issues that you can fix yourself with the right techniques.

Growing new grass from seed requires patience. To be successful, you’ll need to prepare carefully, then water often and wait. With time, your efforts should result in a healthy, thriving lawn. So, how ...

Q: No matter what I do, I just can’t get grass to grow in the shady areas of my yard. Is there some way to get good grass under trees and other shady areas? A: This is a common question. To address ...

Welcome to “Super Secrets Solves,” in which a golf-course superintendent doles out advice for real-life lawn-care dilemmas. Have a problem of your own? Drop a line to josh.sens@golf.com, and we might ...

Apply a pre-emergent herbicide to prevent crabgrass and other weeds from appearing. Once the weather becomes warmer and grass resumes growing, apply a nitrogen-rich fertilizer. Inspect the sprinkler ...

Even if you have lush, green grass, your lawn may still have bare spots. Bare spots occur for a variety of reasons, and when they do, seldom fix themselves. To repair these areas and earn the title of ...

Big patches of cool shade offer idyllic spots to relax on hot summer days, whether you're tossing a ball to your dog or swinging in a hammock. Your grass? That's a different story. Most turfgrass ...