A yard with a carpet of lush, green grass, stereotypically bordered by a white picket fence, has long been part of the dream of homeownership. But really, grass is lazy. "Most people have too much ...

On one hand, chemical weed killers often work fast but leave you wondering what you’re spraying near vegetables your family ...

While you can opt to painstakingly maintain the edging of your flower bed by hand or with a string trimmer, a physical ...

Grass can crowd out your flowers, reducing their airflow and increasing their risk for disease. To remove grass from your flower bed, you can use cardboard, vinegar, or boiling water. A thick layer of ...

Bountiful organic gardens (grown without the use of synthetic chemicals) start with nutrient-rich, organic soil. If your designated planting spot is blessed with loam—a moisture-retentive soil that ...

Lush, healthy grass is beautiful when it grows where you planted it, but its appearance is less exciting when it pops up uninvited in various places throughout your garden. Beyond aesthetics, grass ...

Maintaining a traditional green grass lawn is a year-round process, with mowing typically being the most time-consuming task. Not only does this involve cutting the grass, but it also means figuring ...