Learn when to water, which grasses can go dormant, how to use preemergent, and why aeration with compost boosts lawn health in drought.

Are you familiar with preparing your lawn and garden for the winter months? Learn about the best techniques for proper lawn and garden care. Busting myths is a garden lover's duty. Many believe that ...

Getting your lawn and garden ready for the winter is a relatively simple process that helps prepare them for the cold and smooths the way for next year’s growing season. Depending on the types of ...

A beautiful lawn in the spring starts with proper care in the winter.

Key Points Keep lawns breathable by removing leaves, mowing before winter, and avoiding foot traffic or snow piles.Prevent damage by avoiding sodium ice melt, careless plowing, and watering dormant ...

A lawn care calendar may vary from only routine mowing to a complete monthly schedule of lawn care practices. Many homeowners employ a lawn service to provide a complete lawn care “package.” This is ...

Late February into early March is not the best time to assess the condition of your lawn. Lawns are dormant or semi-dormant now and certainly don't look their best. That's especially true this year, ...

Brits have been cautioned to "avoid" one particular activity this January that could harm their lawn. This issue can take "a ...

Originally appeared in the April 2015 issue. [I]n 2015, when Down East presented the town of Ogunquit with its 33rd annual Environmental Award for its pioneering ban on the use of toxic pesticides and ...

As the soil warms up and new growth appears, there’s plenty to get done in the garden this April - and lawn care should be at the top of your to do list. But with so much to do to get your grass in ...