UMass Amherst turf specialist Jason Lanier says a healthier lawn starts with simple spring basics: sharp mower blades, taller ...

As temperatures rise and lawns come out of winter dormancy, the first lawn mowing of the season becomes a critical reset ...

Spring is a time of renewal in our landscapes, but a weather-worn lawn may need your help to regain its health and beauty.

In this extended interview, WCVB EyeOpener reporter Jennifer Eagan talks with Jason Lanier of UMass Extension, a turf expert ...

Lawn care experts are urging homeowners to act now to restore weather-worn lawns as spring growth begins. Recommendations include soil testing, overseeding, aerating, and proper watering to promote ...

When your lawn starts turning green as the weather warms up, it seems like it's truly springtime. A few simple care practices at this time of year will go a long way toward promoting a dense stand of ...

Bundling up in a winter coat to spread grass seed might sound like a little strange, but wintertime seeding yields visible results you’ll appreciate in spring. Dormant seeding is simply spreading ...

Some neighborhoods received enough rain in March that the lawn grass has started to green up, and other homeowners have been able to keep watering their grass as part of their irrigation restrictions.

Ready to get out the lawn mower, hedge or string trimmer, or other outdoor power equipment to spruce up your backyard? The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute urges homeowners to keep ...