Hello Mid-Ohio Valley Farmers and Gardeners! What a stretch of rain rolling in the second week of August. I hope many of you took advantage of several days of dry, sunny weather before all the ...

Homeowners are seeking lawns that are considered more sustainable than conventional. I often get questions regarding eco-lawns or no-mow lawns, which are great options for certain situations. However, ...

September is the best time for fescue lawn renovation. Turf-type fescue renovation should be initiated in the fall and early winter in order to become established and survive the summer heat. Below ...

If you’re having trouble getting grass to grow in a shady area of your yard, your best option may be a cool-season grass called tall fescue. However, tall fescue must receive at least three to four ...

As a turf-grass scientist at Virginia Tech, Mike Goatley has spent years looking at the various types of grass used for America’s archetypal landscape feature, the lawn. His preference comes down to ...

It’s undeniable that so-called Kentucky bluegrass can provide a very handsome turf, if you are willing to put in the work. I say “so-called” because Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis, as it is known ...

Q: These wasps are back by the thousands again this year, flying and hovering over an area of my lawn, occasionally dipping down into the grass. They seem to be congregating in one spot. Are they a ...

Whether you're revamping your lawn due to spotty patches or planting a new lawn, you're probably looking for a fast-growing grass seed that'll have your yard lush and covered in no time. Luckily, ...

In a May 2025 report from This Old House, the home remodeling and improvement resource website stated that 63% of surveyed homeowners would prioritize investing in outdoor living space if they were to ...