A lush, green yard is often the envy of the neighborhood. Luckily, there are some simple habits you can practice to make sure your grass is looking its best.

If you want your lawn to look as picturesque as a sports field, stripes are a must. But you can't create clean stripes with just any old lawn mower.

In movies, books and other media, the image of the American dream often included a lush green lawn. But some homeowners are looking to save money and minimize their environmental impact.

4. Water Wisely Proper irrigation is essential to maintaining a gorgeous green lawn. The best time to water is in the morning, typically before 10 a.m. before the hottest part of the day.

Experts suggest that a lawn needs no more than about 1-1.5 inches of water each week to keep it green and healthy. And if you’re unsure, a top trick is to place an empty can or container with ...

Our plant of the month is the native hopseed bush, Dodonaea viscosa. It's a fast-growing, lush green, drought-tolerant shrub which has little litter and no thorns.