I am a new homeowner and my neighbor has suggested that I power rake my lawn this spring. Is that a good idea? He says he power rakes his lawn every year. Many homeowners power rake their lawns at ...

Core aeration is an important maintenance task for maintaining a lawn and I prefer it over power raking. A power rake is a machine with rotating tines that mechanically lift and remove thatch, which ...

“I have been getting conflicting advice on power raking my lawn in the spring and collecting grass clippings when I mow the lawn throughout the growing season. Can you please give me your point of ...

April is just around the corner and with it comes the start of lawn care. Practices that can be done in late March or early April, when weather allows, is removal of debris that has collected over ...

“I would like my lawn to look better this year. Should I start the growing season off by both power raking and core aerating?” I recommend using core aeration as an annual practice for lawns instead ...

April is just around the corner and with it comes the start of lawn care. Practices that can be done in late March or early April, when weather allows, is removal of debris that has collected over ...

Lawn scarification is the process of raking a lawn with the intention of removing thatch. When carried out appropriately it can lead to a healthier, greener lawn. To scarify efficiently, you’ll need a ...

Did you hear about the guy who chicken-proofed his lawn? It’s impeccable. I can’t wait to get into the yard this spring, and I can almost smell the fragrance of freshly mowed grass. It’ll take a while ...

I have a struggling St. Augustine lawn under several large oak trees. Should I allow the oak leaves to remain on the lawn and chop them up with the mower, or remove them to make compost? Oak leaves ...

Remove debris and excess plant matter with these intuitive tools. Editor's Note Jan. 22, 2026: Although many homeowners are ...