Next time you mow your lawn, don’t throw your grass clippings away. Under the right conditions, small grass clippings make excellent plant food, which will help your lawn grow stronger and ...

Don't toss those lawn clippings after you mow! Use them for mulch, compost, and more. capecodphoto / Getty Images When it comes to cutting the lawn, many of us know that it’s a multi-step process. Not ...

Maintaining a traditional green grass lawn is a year-round process, with mowing typically being the most time-consuming task. Not only does this involve cutting the grass, but it also means figuring ...

Q. What is your opinion of using grass clippings for mulch in the garden? I have access to abundant amounts, but hear conflicting opinions about whether this is a good practice. — G. Lowe, Hampton A.

Do you want to simplify the outdoor chores this summer? At the same time, you’ll be helping reduce the large amount of yard waste that goes in the trash each week (up to 37 percent of trash during the ...

Our Top Picks St. Augustine grass looks its best when it gets all the nutrients it needs, which is why periodically applying ...

Yard waste can make good mulch for roses.Mulching roses provides many benefits for the plant. Using organic mulch not only offers protection for roots and keeps the soil moist, but also releases ...

Avoid using fertilizers containing nitrogen and phosphorus between June 1st and September 30th. Use compost, a mixture of carbon-rich "browns" and nitrogen-rich "greens," as a natural fertilizer.