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

While you may have enjoyed taking a break from lawn care during the winter, spring is the season to turn your attention back to your yard. Your efforts now will largely determine if you have a lush, ...

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

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

Planting grass seed isn’t just about scattering and hoping for the best — timing, preparation, and technique make all the difference. From avoiding heavy rain washouts to ensuring strong seed-to-soil ...

Spring lawn care is crucial for a healthy lawn during the summer. Improving soil, managing watering, fertilizing correctly, and mowing high are key to lawn care. Using a mulching mower and managing ...

After months of cold, snow and dormancy, your lawn doesn’t simply wake up in peak condition on its own—it needs a little attention. Compacted soil, matted grass and the first signs of early weeds are ...

Dan Sandor, assistant professor of turfgrass science at Virginia Tech, said not to stress. “The grass knows what to do,” said Sandor, who holds a doctorate in horticulture and turfgrass. He said you ...

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 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins ...