Lawns can be aerated as often as once a year but that is rarely necessary. Only high-use lawns such as pet runs and sports ...

Fall is a good time to repair bare spots in the lawn. Learn what steps you need to take to fix bare spots before winter ...

The best time to aerate is when your grass is actively growing—spring or fall in cool areas, and late spring in warm ones.

The condition of your soil affects how it will retain moisture after a rainstorm or irrigation. Learn why your soil still ...

Yes, the LSU AgCenter Soil Testing Lab can test for those elements. Check out the website of the Soil Testing Lab and you ...

Fungus is often a beneficial thing to have growing in your garden but it can be a nuisance especially if you have pets.

The site recommends spreading a layer of gravel around plants to help prevent mushroom growth, as it blocks out their light.

Following a dry summer, gardeners will be even keener than usual to lavish composts, manures and other bulky organic matter on their garden to feed soil and plants and to boost moisture-holding ...

A good practice is to write down the weather conditions when taking a soil sample. Dry and wet weather affect soil samples, ...

“Most of your root growth takes place during the fall,” says David Yost with Merrifield Garden Center. “Grass loves ...

As fall arrives and your garden takes its long winter's nap, it's a good time to catch up on your soil's health, adding the ...

The invasive insects have started laying eggs to hatch in 2026. Now is the time to kill their egg masses, experts say. Here's ...