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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When Is the Best Time to Plant Grass?

Knowing the best time to plant grass matters. Here's how to do it right.


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Top 10 Most Common Grass Problems

The grass could always be greener — or less weedy or patchy, depending. Read on for the top 10 grass...


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Is it Time to Upgrade to a Riding Lawn Mower?

A riding lawn mower is a major time saver, but also a significant investment! Learn about riding mower tech, features...


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How To Get Rid of Crabgrass

Need to defend your turf from crabgrass? Follow these tips and learn how to kill crabgrass and be one step...


11 Lesser-Known Lawn Games We Love This Summer

Entertain the kids and impress your guests with these unique lawn games everyone will love.


Clover Grass: Love It or Treat It?

Clover grass can be seen as a nuisance or a lawn cover alternative to traditional turf grass. Here's what to...


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Moss Grass: Grow It or Get Rid of It?

Depending on your outlook, moss grass is either a worthy alternative to turf grass or a nuisance. Here's how to...


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Should You Get a Push Mower This Year?

Thinking of buying a push mower? Here's an overview of options, cost and features.

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How Do I Repair Dry Grass?

Dry grass can test the patience of any homeowner. Identifying the cause and following these simple steps can make dead...


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What Are Fairy Rings and Why Are They in My Grass?

Learn how to recognize and eliminate those pesky fairy rings.


10 Tacky Lawn Ornaments That Need to Stay In Storage

These lawn ornaments had a good run. Some of them were even funny when they first came out. Now, it's...


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How to Keep a Lawn Green in the Summer Heat

Summer heat can wreak havoc on your lawn. Here's how to keep your grass growing and healthy in the long...


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The Best Lawn Edgers and Trenchers of 2024

Whether you're going for a professionally-landscaped look or doing a quick clean-up before those summer graduation parties and backyard BBQs,...


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Home Gardening: Easier Weeding and Watering

These great tips will help you create an ideal, low-maintenance and beautiful outdoor living space.


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5 Ways to Keep Your Neighbor’s Weeds Out of Your Yard

Weeds can originate anywhere, but often they sprout close to home. Here are some ways to keep neighboring weeds from...


How to Get Rid of Gasoline Smell

To get rid of that smell, you'll need to do much more than mask it with a sweetly-scented spray.


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Here’s What to Do With Yard Waste

Enrich your lawn and garden with these economical, chemical-free greenscaping practices.

20 Bad Spring Yard Work Habits You Need to Stop Doing

It's been a long winter and you're ready to start some yard work. But before you grab that rake or...


How To Build a Compost Bin Out of Pallets

Turn your yard waste into gold by building this compost bin from recycled wood pallets!


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How to Unclog a Sprinkler Head

Remove mineral deposits from lawn sprinklers quickly and easily.


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How to Fix a Weedy & Patchy Lawn

Work a little, water a lot — then enjoy!


How to Keep Grass Green and Achieve a Healthy Lawn

How to maintain a good-looking lawn with less time and effort.


You Need This Giant Cow Lawn Ornament from Home Depot

Are you udderly crazy about Christmas? Then you'll love Home Depot's new line of outdoor holiday decor, featuring this glorious...

How to Build a Garden Shed Addition

Plenty of storage for outdoor tools and toys, only a step away from your back door


22 Yard Tools You Should Get Your Hands On This Fall

Fall yard work can be a pain in the...everything! Make your outdoor chores much easier with these incredibly handy tools.


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How to Loosen Nuts, Bolts and Screws

Torches, screw extractors, oil and other tricks to help you free stuck fasteners. These tips work on any fasteners in...


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How to Get Rid of Thistle Weeds for Good

Here's what to know about evicting those prickly intruders from your yard, plus when to let them be.


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How to Install Concrete Flower Bed Edging

Edging lends a crisp, clean, finished look to a flower bed. It also keeps the lawn from migrating into the...


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When and How to Change Oil in a Lawn Mower

The Family Handyman automotive expert, Rick Muscoplat, will show you how to change lawn mower oil.