Converting to a drought-friendly lawn, should we use chemicals or not? [more inside]
posted on Jun 15, 2008 - 12 answers

Why can't I have a weed lawn? [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2008 - 46 answers

I am constructing a large backyard chessboard, but can't decide from what to create the pieces. Ideas? [more inside]
posted on May 23, 2007 - 27 answers

My backyard stinks like a stable. Not all the time, but when we have dry, hot weather (as we do this week). What to do? [more inside]
posted on Jul 28, 2006 - 12 answers

I'm in the market for a reel mower. What features should I be looking for? Any recommendations on models? [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2006 - 16 answers

The last bit of snow is finally melting in my backyard (yes, I live in Canada) to reveal a pile of dog shit, courtesy of my young black lab. Any ideas on how to melt that too? Any substances (preferably non-toxic) that I could spread on the lawn to speed up the process?
posted on Apr 30, 2005 - 14 answers

Lawn mower 101. We're renting a new place. It has a large garden, with a petrol/gas-powered push lawn mower to keep it tidy. The mower has two orifices, one for petrol/gas, the other for oil; what goes in each?
posted on Oct 9, 2004 - 6 answers

LawnAndGardenFilter: When they built our neighborhood last year, the builders gave us Bermuda grass and our neighbors St. Augustine grass. Now the neighbor's very healthy St. Augustine is, of course, sending runners all over my lawn. What's the best way to stop this lush green menace?
posted on May 17, 2004 - 2 answers

My lawn needs some TLC, but I have neither the time nor the inclination to become your typical Suburban Lawn Nazi. I'm interested in lawn services, but I also have a toddler, and I'd like her to be able to play in the yard without wearing a hazmat suit. Anyone have any insight or knowledge about less-toxic lawn care (preferrably available from a service, not something I have to give up my Saturdays to do)?
posted on Apr 21, 2004 - 4 answers