I was lucky enough to buy a small Napa house in 2008. Trees, shrubs and a lawn dominated the large backyard. Mowing the lawn took a long time due to the rocky terrain and poor shape of the lawn. Not ...

Choose mulch that drains well and don’t pile it too thick. Leave a gap around stems to help everything dry out faster.

Mulching leaves on your lawn is faster and more efficient and offers more benefits for your yard than raking. It reduces yard waste, time spent raking, and the number of bags you need. Sure, raking is ...

A lawn mower with side discharge mowing down long grass - Hanna Taniukevich/Shutterstock It's important that you're using the right mower for your grass, and picking ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › While you can bag those lawn clippings to create a clean-looking yard, a smarter option ...

As autumn leaves continue to fall, the yearly debate arrives - is it best to "leave the leaves?" For many Americans, raking leaves in the fall to be burned or bagged and collected is a fact of life, ...

As the weather gets colder, lawn mowing is ramping down for many homeowners. However, fall is a good time to mulch, instead of raking the yard. But if your mower is leaving clumps of grass behind, or ...

If you’re looking for some budget-friendly ways to tend to your garden this spring, the answer might be in your hands right now. Today’s newspapers, printed with natural, soy-based inks, are versatile ...