From skipping the fertilizer to sharpening your mower blades, here's how to help your lawn survive when water is scarce.

In hot weather, the best time to water a lawn is early in the morning, when the temperature is not as sweltering. Watering deeply every three to four days will promote stronger, healthier roots. Be ...

Besides watering, your lawn should also be cut short in the fall, about 2 to 2 ½ inches. Leaving it too long can lead to ...

One method to develop a greener thumb: Knowing when to water your plants. The general rule for watering plants, or your lawn and garden, is to water them once a week. However, your flowers and other ...

The best time to aerate is when your grass is actively growing—spring or fall in cool areas, and late spring in warm ones.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — It's been a very hot and dry July in Central New York, leaving many yards looking brown and crispy. If you want to bring your lawn back to life, I'll show you when and how often to ...

Lawns need year-round attention to keep them healthy. Learn how to winterize you lawn before the first freeze.

Are you looking at those long blades of grass on your thick lawn and dreading mowing them? Master the cross-cut method. It ...