The best time to fertilise your lawn is in late autumn so that grass roots have the nutrients they need to survive winter and ...

Any turf pro will tell you: Some simple lawn care in October can help your grass look better next year. Cooler air reduces stress, but the soil stays warm enough so roots can still grow fast. This ...

Some say leaving your leaves alone is a lawn-care sin, while others call it a smart solution. An expert sets the record ...

True to its name, seed starting mix is the best option for starting seeds. The mix of perlite, vermiculite, and sphagnum peat moss create a sterile, disease-free environment that provides the optimal ...

Somehow, astonishingly, it’s November. My Jack-o’-lanterns are shriveling, the holidays are speeding toward us and this month’s edition of the L.A. Times Plants newsletter is jam-packed with garden ...

The southern chinch bug is a highly damaging pest for St. Augustinegrass, often causing patches of dead grass in sunny, dry areas. Homeowners can identify an infestation by visually inspecting the ...