Yards are thirsty. On average, American homeowners spray more than a quarter of the water they use in a year over their grass and gardens — a figure that rises in the summer, especially in hot, dry ...

From skipping the fertilizer to sharpening your mower blades, here's how to help your lawn survive when water is scarce.

In hot weather, the best time to water a lawn is early in the morning, when the temperature is not as sweltering. Watering deeply every three to four days will promote stronger, healthier roots. Be ...

ST PAUL, Minn. — With Minnesota summers being relatively short and residents determined to make every day count, sun and hot temps are the choice of many. But if your lawn had a vote, it would opt for ...

LAFAYETTE, La. - As summer temperatures soar, lawns can quickly fall victim to the heat and dry conditions. However, local landscaping expert Nick Landgrave of Landgrave Lawn & Landscaping has advice ...

It's also a great time to get rid of weeds before they go into hibernation. Applying a fertilizer like Scotts Turf Builder WinterGuard in early fall both feeds the lawn and kills weeds, so you're ...