Getting your grass green and thick doesn't require expensive treatments or professional help. Most lawn problems come down to basic care issues that you can fix yourself with the right techniques.

Close up of green lawn on a sunny day, with the blue sky, white clouds, and housing structures in the background. - Sachko/Getty Images Dreaming of having that rich, carpet-like lawn you see in home ...

Knowing how to mow your lawn properly is as important as establishing a sound fertilization and irrigation regimen for your grass; you should be mowing, leaving the right height, and cleaning up ...

September is the ideal time to apply slow-release nitrogen fertilizer to cool-season lawns. Use high-nitrogen, low-phosphorus blends to protect waterways and follow local rules. Use a spreader to ...

NORTH SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Completely green grass is something many neighbors haven't seen in a while due to the excessive amount of heat and dry weather. Lawns now look crispy and brown. According to ...

If you have a lawn, you've probably been in competition with your neighbors and Mother Nature to keep your grass green. With hot and dry weather prevalent this summer, and as we enter one of the ...

Dear Heloise: I bought three blueberry plants, but I’ve never grown them before. Can you give me a few tips on what to do to keep them in good shape? -- Jean B., Metairie, Louisiana Jean, blueberries ...

The grass isn't always greener, especially if homeowners don't take the steps at the end of summer to keep their grass healthy through the fall and winter. As we've reported, this summer has been a ...