Experts say that December is the perfect time to prepare your lawn for the months ahead, and that small bits of maintenance ...

After years of using standard sand on my lawn, I finally tested a new product — and the results were shocking. The grass ...

Routinely applying a layer of soil or sand to a lawn can cause more damage than good. This practice is sometimes referred to as topdressing. You can introduce weed seeds, nematodes and even diseases ...

A question for Dan Gill: What is the best time to fill in low spots in my yard with pump sand? My lawn is very bumpy, and I would like to make it level. I thought the best time might be when the lawn ...

A soft layer of snow will protect your lawn in winter. The snow acts like a blanket, insulating grass from severe cold and frigid winds. Heavy, hard-packed snow and ice are another matter. If either ...

Did you have trouble with sand burs last year? How about crabgrass? Sand burs are easy to recognize and remember, while crabgrass is the round patch of grass that sends up tall seed stalks where the ...

A: I noticed recently many of my neighbors (and some golf courses too) are doing this. This is a great way to level out lawns, making mowing easier and alleviating water ponding in low spots. But what ...

Q. I see some folks putting a layer of lawn dressing (usually sand) on their lawns in the spring. What’s the purpose for this and is it a good practice? A. Routinely applying a layer of soil or sand ...

12:53, Fri, Jun 27, 2025 Updated: 12:54, Fri, Jun 27, 2025 With high summer upon us, it's time to give your grass some extra care before the sun has a chance to burn it to a crisp. If your pride and ...

Storm Claudia is set to hit the UK on Friday, bringing heavy rain and weather warnings. The rainfall could have a devastating impact on your lawn - and here's how to fix it ...

SAN ANTONIO — A swath of green grass invites children and pets to play and serves as a pleasant backdrop for patios and cookouts. But in the face of another hot summer and the possibility of tighter ...