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Bare patches in your lawn can be a real eyesore, making your yard look like it’s been through the wringer. Whether it’s from heavy foot traffic, pesky pets, or just bad luck, those bald spots don’t h ...

Why strive for a lush, vibrant lawn? A perfectly cropped wave of green grass plays a huge role in the first impression your home makes on your neighborhood, friends, and family. Caring for a ...

Learn more about how an Irish moss lawn compares as an alternative to grass, and whether it's the right move for you. Due to its growing habits, Irish moss is most frequently used in rock gardens ...

One happy shopper said: "Very beautiful grass grew after 4 weeks, I will definitely use it next time." Another added: "I dug up my old lawn as it was dying and full of weeds, fed the ground with ...

Thatch is a layer of dead and decaying organic matter that builds up on the soil surface of the lawn. Grass roots into the thatch layer as it gets deeper, which makes the lawn more susceptible to ...

There is so much to do in the garden in spring, especially for gardeners with a lawn to tend to. Mowing, aerating, sowing grass seed and raking out weeds, thatch and moss are all timely tasks ...

As spring brings in the sunshine and longer days, eager gardeners are being tipped off on the prime time to trim their turf for that perfect summer lawn. Samantha Richards, a garden gazebo expert ...

Weeds not only make a garden look untidy but also steal sunlight, water, and nutrients from a lawn, so they need to be removed quickly so they do not weaken the grass. It might seem easy to spray ...