More rain is coming Wednesday night, and Midwest dads are right — your lawn really needs it. Why it matters: Last year's ...

This week's garden column offers tips about preparing for spring, including the use of compost or mulch in your garden and ...

The fix? If your indoor plants have hydrophobic soil, try to water from the bottom. Place a saucer of water beneath the pot and let the soil slowly wick up moisture through capillary action—a natural ...

If you’re starting a new lawn and want grass seeds to grow better, apply compost before sowing grass seeds. To start, remove ...

Lawn debris is natural, and there’s a much better way to put this material to use. Gardener shares unbelievably easy method ...

What kinds of fertilizers are best for your lawn and garden? Are organic or synthetic fertilizers the better option? Get the ...

Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini suggests a maintenance regime for cool-season grasses.

If you’ve had trouble with crabgrass in recent years, early spring is the time to apply a granular crabgrass preventer to ...

A beautiful lawn adds curb appeal to any property, so proper maintenance is essential. Don’t overwater, mow too short or let pests take hold.

Making sure your lawn is healthy after winter can be difficult, but you can help give the grass a boost with one simple item ...

There's nothing like watching the world finally come back to life in the spring. Here's how to get your garden ready for the ...