Lawn Ideas & Inspiration
Explore inspiring lawn ideas that will drastically make your home more efficient & appealing.

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Dethatching and Aeration 101
If you want a lush, green lawn this year, the soil needs air, water, and sunlight. Learn how to improve your lawn’s growing conditions with this breakdown on dethatching and aeration with landscape contractor Lee Gilliam and host Kevin O’Connor.
Our 6 Best Cornhole Board Picks (2024 Guide)
Our review of the best cornhole boards covers highly rated tournament cornhole boards, mini cornhole boards, travel cornhole boards, and kids’ cornhole boards.
Fescue Grass 101: What It Is and How to Grow It
Fescue is a perennial grass that’s known for being climate-tolerant and a popular choice among northern homeowners. Read our guide to learn what you can expect when you grow a fescue lawn.
All About Zero-Turn Lawn Mowers and the Best Mower Brands
Explore zero-turn mowers: how they work, benefits, and top brands. See how to choose the best option for mowing your lawn.
5 Alternatives to Grass Lawns
By ditching grass in favor of these five options, homeowners can create more environmentally friendly landscapes that require less yardwork.
How To Revitalize a Lawn
Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares some DIY Smarts as he tends to a lawn that was seeded in the summer and is not doing well.
What Are Lawn Weeds Trying To Tell You About Your Yard?
Determine your growing condition problems based on the weeds that thrive in them and use our expert remedies to remove them for good.
Which Grass Is Best for Your Area?
Our guide will help you choose the best grass type for your lawn based on your local climate and soil conditions.
Water the Lawn With Your Saturday Night Bath
These three gray-water retrofits can shrink your water bill—forever
50 Years of Innovation: Lawn Tractors
Explore 50 years of lawn tractor innovation: increased power and performance, safety features, and eco-friendly designs.