Some thatch is good, but too much can lead to disease and prevent nutrients from reaching the roots. Here's how and when to dethatch your lawn for healthy grass.

Over time, grass clippings, leaves, and other debris left on your lawn form a thick spongy layer known as thatch. The process ...

Instead of raking your lawn of fallen leaves and composting them, mow them and use the cut leaves as organic mulch to improve ...

Chris McIlroy adds: "During winter, most trees (and favoured garden plants) will have completed most of their autumnal shredding, so carrying out a final tidy-up will help your lawn breathe a sigh of ...

Leaves begin to pile up on the lawn in the fall. Here's why it's not a good for your turf, why you should rake regularly ,and what to do with all those leaves.

As the temperature drops, so do the autumn leaves. Don't worry, though—leaves can actually be good for your lawn, enriching ...

Sanding a lawn works miracles for creating an even surface and improving grass health. However, you must choose the right sand type to ensure success.

If you're dealing with uneven spots in your yard, you might be wondering if a lawn leveling rake is really necessary or if another tool will do the job. Many homeowners try to fix dips and low spots ...

The third week of November is your reminder that leaving wet maple leaves on your lawn will block out light and kill the grass. This is the week to gather and store all fallen leaves as the main ...

Those unsightly patches of brown and yellow forming in your lawn may not be your pet’s fault. They’re more than likely a sign that your yard is suffering from the dreaded lawn fungus. Lawn fungus can ...

In these days with social media, many unnecessary controversies are created. As an example, I saw a post about raking leaves. The controversy was somewhat Shakespearian: To rake or not to rake? People ...