Planting wheat earlier in the spring to avoid crop damage from ever-hotter summers may not keep harvests on pace with current ...

When weeds do appear, remove them before they flower. Deep-rooted weeds can be pulled using a stick weeder or pointed, narrow trowel (take care to avoid cutting drip lines). Very young weeds can be ...

University of Maryland Extension educators trialed potash fertilizer recommendations to see if their current suggestions are ...

Shorter days and cooler nights have come and so have the fall season activities. Leaves are dropping, summertime blooms are fading, and the winter season is almost here. Let’s take a look at what yard ...

Learning how to aerate your lawn will help keep your grass looking healthier and greener. Over time, lawns can build a thick and compact top layer called thatch. Thatch forms due ...

If you have a warm-season lawn, your grass is getting ready to go dormant for winter. This is why you should never fertilize a warm-season lawn after September.

In spots that get some shade, the new growth may emerge with a good yellow color, but over time, as the leaves mature, they ...

“A sign that it’s time to reduce or stop watering is slower grass growth and cooler, more humid conditions,” Adnan said. “You ...

Any turf pro will tell you: Some simple lawn care in October can help your grass look better next year. Cooler air reduces stress, but the soil stays warm enough so roots can still grow fast. This ...

A: It’s great that you’re asking early — not on the night of the first freeze. After watering each plant, set each one in a ...

The best fall fertilizer for cool-season grasses is a high-nitrogen fertilizer with the correct amounts of phosphorus and potassium to address soil deficiencies.