It’s the time of year to get gardening. Today let’s work on our biggest garden - our lawns. If you have sparse grass in parts of your lawn, spring is a great time to plant additional grass seed.

This week's gardening column explains the best time for planting trees and shrubs (spoiler: don't wait!) and getting rid of ...

If you have a sloped lawn that's prone to erosion, there's an easy-to-grow native grass that can curb both erosion and water ...

Pampas grass is a wonderful ornamental grass whose lush panicles offer a restful break from the green of a typical yard. Knowing when to plant pampas grass can make all the difference between a ...

To plant the right grass seed, you have to consider your local climate and yard characteristics. Plant in the fall if you're in the north, late spring for the south, and either season in middle ...

Avoid testing near pavement, buildings, or other heat sources that create artificial temperature variations. These microclimates don't represent the broader lawn conditions where you'll be planting ...

Laying new grass seed in the fall is one of the best ways to achieve a thick, green lawn, and come spring, you'll be glad you did it. Cooler temperatures, increased rainfall, and less competition from ...

The dry weather is posing a threat to some plants and lawns. Here's how to tell if you ought to take watering action.