The first option is Frogfruit, Phyla nodiflora, which is a native groundcover that handles mowing very well. This spreading ...

When you look across a field of miscanthus, it's "hypnotically beautiful," says Emily Heaton, whose family farm has for two decades grown the first commercial field of this grass in Illinois. Dense, ...

Miscanthus has a smaller carbon footprint than corn and soybeans, and experts say it has the potential to strengthen U.S. energy independence.

Q: How can I get rid of Bermuda grass in my lawn? A: Bermuda grass is sometimes used as a turf grass, particularly in areas with very high foot traffic. Most of the time, though, it’s considered a ...

Cooling temperatures mean a lot of things to gardeners. One of those things is that it doesn’t feel like the weather is trying to kill us anymore, and it’s also time to re-seed those fescue lawns or ...

Prepare lawns for cooler weather by raising mower blades and fertilizing (before September 15th). Treat lawn fungus like grey leaf spot and large patch with a fungicide. Apply pre-emergent weed ...