NOW. AND RIGHT NOW, THE CITY OF DES MOINES IS STEPPING UP ITS EFFORTS TO CONSERVE WATER AFTER CENTRAL IOWA WATER WORKS ANNOUNCED A MANDATORY BAN ON ALL LAWN WATERING. THE BAN APPLIES TO ALL ...

These essential watering tips will get your new sod off to a strong start. How often to water new sod is the single most important factor in successfully establishing it in your yard. Turf specialists ...

Lawn care experts share when you don't need to water your grass, and when it really matters. An unirrigated lawn tends to turn brown and go dormant in hot, dry weather. If lawn has been dormant for ...

A lush, green lawn is every homeowner’s dream. The vibrant green color accents your home’s curb appeal and offers a soft surface for kids and dogs to play. But, keeping your lawn in tip-top shape ...

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your ...

It helps the grass to recover from hot summer temperatures and store water to survive through the winter. Your specific location and climate will determine if/how often you should water your lawn in ...

I love the cooler weather and slower-growing lawn grass of fall. I know that my lawn mower, weed eater, and other tools can soon be cleaned and tucked away for many months. But before that happens, ...

Once upon a time a perfectly manicured green lawn was the pièce de résistance of a home. And it still might be in some cases, but with 25% of the U.S. in a drought in 2025, those lawns are becoming ...

HUFF. A LAWN WATERING BAN REMAINS IN PLACE FOR CENTRAL IOWA WATER WORKS COMMUNITIES AT THIS POINT. WITH ALL THE RAIN WE’VE HAD AS OF LATE, IT MIGHT NOT MAKE TOO MUCH OF A DIFFERENCE. BUT THEY DO WANT ...