The best time for fall fertilizing depends on the type of grass you have. Cool-season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue, and perennial ryegrass have the most active growth during fall, so ...

Iowans have made it through another winter and many are looking to re-beautify their once-colorful lawns and gardens. If that's you, grab some gloves and some fertilizer and follow these tips. Most ...

Hostas are easy to care for in summer shade gardens. When fall arrives, here's when to cut back hostas and stop watering and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A vibrant green lawn is an easy way to boost curb appeal. Growing a lush, picturesque yard only takes a ...

Hydrangea bushes flowering in a garden on a sunny day - Svechkova Olena/Shutterstock With so many beautiful varieties and colors, hydrangeas are a staple plant in many gardens. However, to ensure ...

Spring is the season most often associated with lawn care, and for good reason. Grass starts growing in spring, and the ...

If you have a warm-season lawn, your grass is getting ready to go dormant for winter. This is why you should never fertilize ...

Our landscape also needs to eat. Should we feed our trees and shrubs or wait until spring? One expert, Jerry Somalski, owner of Bay Landscaping near Bay City, says we absolutely want to fertilize ...