Few gardening projects are as satisfying as removing every last weed from a row of vegetables or a bed of flowers. These five easy, natural hand-weeding techniques really work.
Weeds can be tricky to spot, but here are some of the more common ones you'll find in your yard and garden — and how you can get rid of these pesky plants.
If a patch of lawn is brown and spongy and can be rolled back like a carpet, it may be infested with grubs. Find out which grubs you need to watch for and what you can do to prevent, and fight, an infestation, if necessary.
Catching problems early and fixing them is an important part of having a beautiful and lush lawn. Here are some things to keep in mind when you evaluate a troubled lawn.
A grass lawn takes effort to establish and keeping it in top condition requires regular attention. Here's a handy guide to replacing an unsightly bare patch and a few practical tips.
Proper mowing keeps grass height under control, encourages root growth and discourages weed growth and disease. Follow these guidelines to learn how to keep your lawn nicely manicured.
Each type of grass has an ideal height range for cutting, where you leave enough blade length to sustain the health of the plant and keep the grass thick enough to crowd out weeds. Here's what else you should know.
The water from your laundry and bathroom – also called “grey water” – is a great additional resource for gardens, especially when rainwater is scarce. Here are 12 tips for using grey water safely in your garden.
A waterlogged backyard can seem like a nightmare! But there are ways to get past this obstacle and still create the garden of your dreams. Read on to find out how.
Whether you're growing prize-winning roses or just trying to keep your yard looking good with a few flower beds, you know what a chore watering is. Do it better with this guide.
Like every plant, grass needs water. But you really want to water the soil, which is the reservoir for the roots, rather than the blades themselves. Follow these easy steps to keeping your grass healthy and green.
George Dege (aka "Mr. Lawn") was the owner of Dege Garden Centre in St. Paul, Minnesota. During growing season, he hosted a weekly call-in radio show devoted to lawn care and also educated thousands of homeowners over the years. Here are his top tips