Yards filled with lush green lawns certainly have their charms. But as inviting as a cushion of soft grass is to walk and picnic upon, there are downsides. The amount of money, effort, gas, water, and ...

A move by some members of the Waukegan City Council’s Environment and Sustainability Committee to allow residents to forgo cutting their lawns in May to benefit the environment is gaining support, and ...

In the face of growing ecological urgency, I commend Plymouth homeowner Bonnie Scott for her principled stand in the recent dispute with the Churchill Farms Homeowners Association over her right to ...

The nationwide protests are playing out as a federal government shutdown lingers and troops are being deployed in cities. By Corina Knoll More than 2,600 protests against the Trump administration are ...

Fescue lawns throughout Rowan County should be fertilized and over-seeded. Most overseeded fescue lawns are gradually emerging. October is the month to continue with your lawn care as the newly ...

A well-kept lawn does what a good haircut does for your whole look. Everything feels sharper and more welcoming, and you didn't need a brand-new routine to get there. The real difference is timing: ...

Man mowing lawn with trees and shrubs in the background - Art_Volkusha/Shutterstock One of the many perks of owning a home is the private yard that often comes with ...

Gardeners and homeowners expend so much time, energy, and care in choosing the right plants for their yard, but you may be overlooking the most important plant of all: the grass. You can have the most ...

Salem City Council will vote on Aug. 25 whether to continue the seasonal, no-mow restoration program at Bush's Pasture Park with a modified approach to mowing the southwest picnic and recreation areas ...

If your lawn looks more like a patchwork quilt than a lush carpet of green, you’re not alone. After a long, hot North Carolina summer—with drought stress, heavy foot traffic, and the occasional pest ...

July continues to be a busy time for gardeners. Consider the following reminders to help your lawn to be the envy of the neighborhood. Frequent mowing during periods of active growth makes for easier ...