The best time to aerate is when your grass is actively growing—spring or fall in cool areas, and late spring in warm ones.

Spring is a season of rejuvenation, and perhaps nowhere is that rebirth more noticeable than in the yard. Each spring, grass begins to grow again as inviting landscapes beckon people outdoors. Extra ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's a lot to think about when trying to install sod properly. You need to make sure it is accurately spaced out, tamped down correctly, ...

Plants are living, breathing organisms that require care to thrive, much like most humans. As such, they need a solid foundation to grow, with soil that provides water and appropriate nourishment.

Winter is here, but gardening questions keep coming in to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty and Master Gardeners ...

Soil can become compacted and difficult to manage over the winter months. With spring fast approaching, now is the perfect ...

Having the right soil and right amount of water goes a long way toward having a successful vegetable garden, whether you’re planting in ground beds or containers on your patio. Contra Costa Master ...

Q: We are getting ready to plant perennial peanut in our front yard. The sand is the same sand they bring in when doing new construction. No nutrients or anything. The yard is roughly about 1000 sq.

We’ve chatted here about lawn-care questions that keep coming up. Things like “How often should I water?” “What’s the best kind of lawngrass?” “Why can’t I get grass to grow beneath my shade trees?” ...