Lawn Care

Learn the best ways to mow the lawn, take care of those pesky weeds and create the backyard of your dreams with these lawn care maintenance and repair tips.

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This is the Most Efficient Way to Mow the Grass

You want your lawn to look good, but you don't want to spend a lot of time mowing. When it comes to lawn care, there is a right and wrong way to mow the grass.

Improve Your Yard and Soil Health With The Best Lawn Aeration Devices

For serious lawn care aficionados, an aerator is an ace up their sleeve. If you're ready to get serious, check...


How to Winterize Your Sprinkler System

Freezing temperatures will damage your sprinkler system. Here's how to protect it, before winter sets in.


We Tried the Toro TimeCutter with MyRIDE, Zero Turn Mower; Here’s Our Unfiltered Review

The Toro TimeCutter with MyRIDE is the revamped version of the classic zero-turn lawn mower. We tested it for ourselves.


How Old Is Too Old To Use a Leaf Blower?

Leaf blowers aren't the most dangerous of lawn tools, but they do pose a range of health problems, especially as...

We Put the Greenworks Snow Shovel Up Against 6 Inches of Heavy Snow and It Did Not Disappoint

We tested the Greenworks snow shovel during a January snow storm and it cleared six inches of wet, heavy snow...


Don’t Ditch Your Lawn Care Yet: Why Fall Maintenance Is Crucial

From aerating and debris to deicer and pet pee, here's how to prime your fall and winter grass for spring...

Why It’s Time to Stop Raking Your Leaves This Fall

Hate raking leaves? Here's why your lawn, local wildlife and your back will thank you for skipping it this fall.


Essential Gardening Tools Every Homeowner Needs (And How to Use Them)

Get familiar with the key names of garden tools, plus usage tips for each.


Why We See Crop Circles (And It Has Nothing to Do With Aliens)

Crop circles might look mysterious from above, but their true origins are far more grounded than they seem.


How to Dethatch a Lawn for Healthier Grass

Step-by-step instructions to dethatch a lawn with any equipment.

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How to Prune a Tree for Maximum Health and Growth

Learn tree pruning basics using our beginner-friendly instructions that cover timing, tools, and proper cutting methods.


19 Yard Tool Hacks That’ll Make Your Life Easier

Save your back! These simple and smart updates to everyday yard tools will make your outdoor chores a heck of...


How Early Is Too Early For Loud Yard Work?

Although the answer may seem simple, it's a bit more complex than you might think.


Want $5,000? This City Will Pay You to Replace Your Thirsty Lawn

Would you you to swap out your lawn for a native, drought-tolerant alternative if there were $5000 on the line?


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7 Best Lawn Dethatching Rakes to Clear Unwanted Debris

Keep your greenery healthy by eliminating thatch buildup in your yard with the best manual and tow-behind dethatching rakes.

The 7 Best Leaf Blowers to Clear Your Yard of Leaves and Grass Clippings

If you're in the market for the best leaf blower, we found the top-rated options to clear off lawns, walkways,...


Field & Brush Mowers – Mowing Beyond the Lawn

Maintaining fields and keeping them from becoming unusable, overgrown brush patches can be daunting, especially if you don't have...


10 Water-Saving Tips for Your Garden and Yard

Implement these water-saving tips to cut down on your utility bill, reduce waste and keep your lawn and garden healthy...


10 Weeds With Purple Flowers

Discover ten weeds with purple flowers that can support pollinators and add color to your yard.


Here’s How Much Water Your Grass Really Needs

When the experts advise how much to water your lawn, the amount might not be as much as expected.


Lawn Care Playbook: How To Supercharge Your Yard This Season

New to lawn care? Learn beginner-friendly tips to maintain a healthy lawn throughout the year.


12 Weeds That Are Actually Attractive

Discover 12 attractive weeds that can add beauty to your garden while benefiting pollinators.


Lawn Care Confessions: Unfiltered Truths & Trade Secrets Behind Perfect Lawns

From emerging soil science to watering myths and eco-trends, here's how to turn your lawn into a green masterpiece.


10 Fast-Growing Vines to Transform Your Landscape Quickly

Discover which fast-growing vine is best for your garden this season.

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Lawn Lords

From eradicating invasive weeds to cultivating the greenest grass, these tips and tricks will help you achieve a lawn you...


What Are Spurge Weeds and How Do You Get Rid Of Them?

If you have a lawn, you'll almost certainly have spurge weeds. Knowing about them can help you deal with them...


Why Is My Neighbor’s Lawn Greener Than Mine?

A lot of techniques need to come together to create that enviable lawn. Here's a rundown, from soil pH to...


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What to Look for In a Leaf Blower

If the idea of spending your weekend raking leaves and sweeping grass clippings sounds like a chore, it may be...


The Best Time to Prune Trees for Healthy Growth

Learn the best times to prune your trees to keep them healthy and safe, with expert tips for homeowners.


How Much Should You Pay Someone to Mow Your Lawn?

It's important to know how much to pay the person mowing your lawn so you don't get quoted too high...