Grass. It’s everywhere. And yet, how much do we really know about the plants that comprise our lawns? Grass can be more complicated than many homeowners realize. Only a handful of species grow well in ...

In the Berkshires, snow settles early, lingers late and arrives not as a novelty, but as a fact of life. For homeowners ...

Crabgrass, foxtail, barnyardgrass and goosegrass can be important lawn weed problems on the plains of Colorado. These weeds belong to a group called summer annual grasses. It’s important to understand ...

Some people appreciate clover for its ability to improve soil and support pollinators, while others prefer to have a grass-only lawn. Knowing how to identify and assess clover in your own garden helps ...

Homeowners with large trees and a lot of shade may find themselves having trouble getting grass to establish. Very few turf grass species thrive in shady conditions. Plus, turf grass growing under a ...