Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Aeration reduces soil compaction and lets air, water, and nutrients reach grass roots. Overseeding after aerating thickens turf ...

Spring cleaning isn't just for your house. Your yard could use a good airing out, too. And that's what lawn aeration is all about. Lawn aeration involves poking holes in the ground to alleviate soil ...

When your lawn starts turning green as the weather warms up, it seems like it's truly springtime. A few simple care practices at this time of year will go a long way toward promoting a dense stand of ...

Thinking about aerating now? It could do more harm than good for your lawn. Spring aeration can weaken grass and encourage aggressive weed growth. Fall is generally the best time for lawn aeration, ...

Apply spring fertilizer too early, and you'll weaken your lawn's root system. Miss your pre-emergent window by two weeks, and crabgrass takes over. Timing is everything in spring lawn care — but the ...

MAN WHO LIVES, BREATHES AND STUDIES GRASS. HE IS A LAWN FANATIC. FOR JASON LANIER OF UMASS EXTENSION. TURNING GRASS GREEN IS SERIOUS SCIENCE. ONE OF THE MOST OVERLOOKED SPRING FIXES A SHARP MOWER ...

Every spring the same thing happens. The sun comes out, the grass wakes up, and suddenly the yard starts whispering all the little things it needs. A loose plant leaning sideways. Bare spots in the ...