We spoke with lawn and garden experts to help us understand when it’s too early to tackle yard work (even with a hint of spring around the corner!), what can happen if you start your garden clean-up ...

Save fallen leaves instead of tossing them—they enrich soil and protect plants from wind and cold. Use leaves as mulch or compost to boost nutrients, improve drainage, and help plants thrive in spring ...

Get your lawn off to a great start.

Even if you rake deeply in fall, a layer of thatch will show up by spring. And, I can’t stress enough on how important it is to remove this layer of dead matter, which can literally choke the young ...

Did you hear about the guy who chicken-proofed his lawn? It’s impeccable. I can’t wait to get into the yard this spring, and I can almost smell the fragrance of freshly mowed grass. It’ll take a while ...

Spring is just around the corner. For many people, that means it’s time to start getting their gardens in shape for the season. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting, having the ...