Besides watering, your lawn should also be cut short in the fall, about 2 to 2 ½ inches. Leaving it too long can lead to ...

Plant warm-season grasses in spring and cool-season grasses in fall if possible. Spring is an option for cool-season grasses ...

Ok. Let’s get this out of the way. Every time I write about lawns, my inbox jams up with messages from the lawn haters. “Biological wasteland.” “Unconscionable assault on nature.” “Abomination upon ...

Grasses likely aren't the first plants that come to mind when trying to attract hummingbirds, but they actually provide ...

September is the best time to give cool-season grasses in Kansas a boost, but homeowners should take note of an important fact before choosing which variety to plant. Not all grass seed is created ...

Overseeding lawns in fall isn't a waste of money if you get the timing right. Learn when to do the job and why fall's a better time than spring.

Changing your soil’s pH and picking the right grass seed can make all the difference. Grass needs sunlight to grow, so start by trimming tree branches to allow more sunlight to reach those shady areas ...

Short grass is a bad idea most of the growing season, but cutting it lower has one main advantage as the season ends.

As you prep your home and garden for winter, don't forget to tend to your lawn. Here's how to handle fertilizer for your ...

Continue mowing while grass is growing, cutting only one-third of its height each time. For cool-season grass, mow until growth stops, ending at 3–4 inches tall. Raise mower height for warm-season ...