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.

Short grass is a bad idea most of the growing season, but cutting it lower has one main advantage as the season ends.

Big patches of cool shade offer idyllic spots to relax on hot summer days, whether you're tossing a ball to your dog or swinging in a hammock. Your grass? That's a different story. Most turfgrass ...

Plant grass seed at least 45 days prior to the first hard frost, which can range from early to late September to early ...