Expert Advice on Home Improvement

Sod is great for an instant lawn, but it can cost 10 times as much as grass seed and require more labor to install. Watch this video for some helpful tips on how to go about planting grass seed or laying sod in your yard. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Rasheem asks, “How low–or high–should I cut the grass in my lawn?”

The proper height to mow your lawn depends on the type of grass, the season, and the growing conditions. Read on for our handy chart to help you choose the correct mowing height for your lawn. Read in full.

Brown spots in lawns are frustrating to deal with! Just when you think you’ve done everything right, suddenly there’s a patch of grass that’s dead or dying. There are a number of causes of brown spots in lawns, from insects to disease to human error. Read on for a checklist to help you determine the cause in your yard. Read in full.

I’m always fascinated to see lawns and gardens that break out of the conventional patterns, especially when difficult areas are transformed into something beautiful and useful. This homeowner has found a creative solution to a hard-to-manage area of his lawn: a putting green! Read on to find out more. Read in full.

If you have trees in your yard, you’ve likely encountered the challenges of trying to grow grass in the shade. Grass needs adequate sunlight and nutrients to grow, which trees often block. Read on to find out what you can do to help your grass survive in shady conditions. Read in full.

Sod can transform bare ground into a lush lawn in just a matter of hours. To keep it from wilting in the heat you should water the ground first and then sprinkle fertilizer to give it extra nutrition. Also make sure to keep it watered well in the first few weeks after installation. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

To make taking care of your lawn easier and more eco-friendly, consider replacing your gas powered push mower with a rechargeable robotic lawn mower like the LawnBott. Propane powered string trimmers, like the LEHR Eco Trimmer are another way to make your yard greener. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Changing the way you mow your grass can save water by reducing the need for lawn irrigation. Using a mulching mower and blade and leaving the grass clippings on the lawn will provide natural, organic nitrogen and help retain moisture. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

It’s important to keep you lawn watered during dry weather, but timed sprinkler systems often cut on when watering isn’t needed. The Wireless Moisture Sensor from Vigorouses uses a remote sensor to monitor moisture levels in the soil. It then relays the information to the timer to prevent it from cutting on unnecessarily. Watch this video.

Instead of sending your leaves to the landfill, consider recycling them to feed the plants in your garden. Leaves are a great, free source of nutrients and insulation for your garden if used correctly, and you can keep your lawn neat while still allowing nature to work its magic. Read on to find out how to recycle the leaves in your yard. Read in full.