One of the most demanding elements of our landscapes is the lawn, especially when it comes to watering. By using drought-tolerant grass in your lawn, you can dial back the watering requirements, which ...

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There are plenty of reasons why zoysia grass (Zoysia spp.) is such a popular grass for yards and lawns. Homeowners love that this ground cover practically takes care of itself, as it is highly durable ...

Flowers, shrubs and plants are obvious additions to the garden, but where is the love for ornamental grasses? Ornamental grasses make for a striking addition to any garden, offering texture, movement ...

Grass seeds are mostly divided into two categories: cool- and warm-season grasses. In the United States, cool-season grasses grow best in the middle and upper part of the country, while warm-season ...

Gardeners and homeowners expend so much time, energy, and care in choosing the right plants for their yard, but you may be overlooking the most important plant of all: the grass. You can have the most ...

If you’re seeding a new lawn or patching/overseeding a weak one this fall, it’s possible to make your lawn more durable and drought-resistant simply by the type of grass seed you plant. Contrary to ...

In last week’s article, I explained the advantages of planting trees and shrubs in the fall. These same advantages can also be gained when planting grass seed in September and early October. The ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...