G etting your grass green and thick doesn't require expensive treatments or professional help. Most lawn problems come down to basic care issues that you can fix yourself with the right techniques.

For some, a perfect lawn is always well-trimmed and consistently kept short. Unfortunately, while this may look nice, it can be a detriment to the overall life of your grass.

Give your lawn mower a clean after every use and remove any bits of grass or turf.’ How often you should mow depends on the season as well as the grass type and weather conditions.

“The absolute best time to water your lawn is the early morning, before 10 a.m.,” Maurer tells Popular Mechanics.Cooler temperatures and calm breezes help keep evaporation to a minimum. And ...

Getting your grass green and thick doesn't require expensive treatments or professional help. Most lawn problems come down to basic care issues that you can fix yourself with the right techniques ...

Follow the “one-third rule” by mowing the lawn often enough so you cut one-third or less of the length of the grass blade and leave it on the lawn. Lawns are at their best health when mowed to ...

Announcer: “Pretty important stuff, grass. Behind every blade there’s one of the biggest stories in the world.” Here’s a big story for you: the history of the American lawn.

Bermuda grass has dark green pointed leaves and a vibrant root system of rhizomes and stolons that spread out both below and above the ground. As a result, Bermuda grass forms a thick, dense lawn.