Having a lawn requires consistent maintenance for a healthy and beautiful-looking turf. Sometimes, a low-growing plant, clover, can crop up among the grass. If you don't like the idea of small whitish ...
You can almost hear it: the crunch of crisping lawns all over L.A., thanks to the ongoing drought and recent restrictions on outdoor watering. It’s no surprise, then, that many Angelenos are thinking ...
Remove turf, if necessary: Various methods may be employed to kill existing turf grass. One choice is to cover your planned beds with a thick layer of newspaper or cardboard for 2 months, which ...
As we increasingly spend time in our gardens, so do a couple of undesirable undomesticated plants, otherwise known as weeds. While those with a wild cottage garden might welcome chickweeds, nettles ...
Lawn weeds are not just eyesores; they pose a big threat to the health of the grass. Left unchecked, these nuisance plants, often with deeper roots and a resilient nature, can quickly overtake your ...
Editor’s note: Betty Cahill wrote about preparing your lawn for replacement here last week. Here is Part II. You’ve decided to remove your cool-season lawn grass and replace it with either native ...
Lawn weeds can be the bane of any gardener's life. They disrupt the lush green appearance of your grass and compete with it for nutrients, water, and sunlight. Five gardening pros have weighed in on ...
How to Remove a Lawn Mower Blade 00:57 A sharp mower blade offers better cutting performance. CR recommends sharpening your lawn mower’s blade at the start of the season and a couple more times ...