If lush, green grass is your goal, you'll want to make sure you're properly fertilizing your lawn. This natural option avoids ...

CORVALLIS – Adding organic matter is the best way to improve nearly all kinds of soils. If you’re unsure if your soil needs amendments, take note if it dries and cracks in summer, drains slowly or is ...

If you're looking to improve your turf, then it's worth considering the benefits of using compost on your lawn. Adding a layer of compost is a process used by lawn care professionals to create a green ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Picture the sunny, bright cottage scenes we often see in movies and books– A warm residence basking in the sun, a sprawling ...

Q: I have a lawn that did not do well this last summer. It browned and had a few patches that had some sort of infection and die-off. We added compost in early fall, and the lawn perked up quite a bit ...

A mound of compost with a hoe sticking out and a gardener's boots in the background - Annick Vanderschelden Photography/Getty Images So you've got your compost ready for the next gardening season.

Your lawn has only minor damage or a few bare patches. Overseeding is good for when your lawn is healthy overall but has a few gaps or bare patches. Thinning, sickly, or weak grass indicates you ...

Can mulching leaves into lawns cause problems? Ted in Glyndon writes: “Does mulching leaves into the lawn in the fall hurt the grass or help it? I worry that it might be bad for three reasons: adding ...

The brilliant fall foliage has made its way to the ground thanks to gravity, wind and rain, and now comes the time when gardeners and homeowners need to determine how they will clean up, dispose of, ...