While compost is commonly used in vegetable, flower, and herb gardens, home gardeners often overlook the many benefits that compost brings to lawns. Using compost for lawns is an excellent way to both ...

Twenty miles south of Boise, crews at the city compost farm are bracing for the busy season. “Grass season,” as compost program director Lisa Knapp calls it, means bag after bag of lawn clippings and ...

Spring is arguably the best time to focus on having a healthy lawn and landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just looking to get some fresh air, consider your spring lawn care plan and make ...

Many of our spring bulbs have sprung; the flowers on our tulips, daffodils and such are fading or gone. To ensure their return next season: After the flowers are shot, cut off the bulge at the top of ...

Spring lawn care is crucial for a healthy lawn during the summer. Improving soil, managing watering, fertilizing correctly, and mowing high are key to lawn care. Using a mulching mower and managing ...

1. Early spring (April) is one of the best times to seed your lawn. Large dead patches can be over seeded by raking the dead grass, loosening the soil or adding fresh topsoil, sprinkling with the ...