Our mid-April weather is glorious, a season reflected in a well-maintained lawn. This is the time of year for mowing and ...

It happens to all of us, and usually far sooner than we expect: You suddenly find that every time you get in or out of a chair, there's a veritable chorus of sounds from both your joints and your own ...

Epsom salt contains magnesium, which all plants need for photosynthesis. Magnesium is rarely lacking in most soils so adding ...

A lush, green yard is often the envy of the neighborhood. Luckily, there are some simple habits you can practice to make sure ...

Before you install sod, make sure your soil is in optimal shape to support your new lawn. From checking nutrients to tilling, ...

One 5-gallon bucket of dry wood ash is enough to cover 1,000 square feet of garden soil with a ¼-inch layer of ash, which ...

Soil is the foundation of a successful growing season. Soil testing is the easiest thing that people tend to overlook. A ...

Most homeowners cutting front- and backyards will get plenty of grass-cutting power from a battery-powered mower.

Before you dig a garden, it's important to figure out what type of soil you have and then select plants (and amend your soil) accordingly.

Freshly sifted soil is especially necessary in new gardens. However, a simple soil sifter typically costs around $20, and is meant to be paired with a large bucket, another added expense. The ...

The world in the ground is worthy of our care and attention. For your garden, start with a soil test. A lab analysis will tell you what your plants are working with. You won’t need an advanced degree ...

Genetic testing, also known as DNA testing, involves obtaining DNA from a sample of cells in your body to identify specific genes, chromosomes, or proteins, including those that are faulty (known as ...