An article about our short native grasses lets me talk about two of my favorite things: Native plants and bison. Since I was very young, I have been fascinated by bison. They were a cornerstone of the ...

CARMEL, N.Y. (CBSNewYork)-- A warning was issued to parents on Monday. Health experts say just because your child is playing on a well-manicured sports field, it doesn't mean you shouldn't fear ticks.

If you only have a small patch of lawn or grow short, warm season grass, then a standard push-behind mower may not be the best tool for the job. Reel mowers can cut grass shorter and more precisely ...

Connoisseurs of grass know that different varieties have different effects. Easy now, Spiccoli. We’re talking about turf grass. There are many kinds, fit for different climates and bearing different ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

In the short-grass country of southwest Oklahoma, the normal pattern of weather is a cruel one for farmers: too much rain at spring-planting time, drought in the growing season, rain again for the ...

Mowing height matters, especially as winter approaches. Get it right with these tips. In fall, cut cool-season grasses to 2 inches and warm-season grasses 2 to 3 inches tall. Never remove more than ...

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO)-- Homeowners are hustling to get their lawns mowed after a reprieve from the rain. Lots of us probably think shorter is better, but experts say that is not the case. "Our ...

Having a manicured lawn is a big plus for a lot of reasons. If you’re a homeowner who cuts the grass short to “get more time between mows,” it may be time to change your strategy. According to lawn ...

A flight instructor and student pilot experienced a challenging soft-field takeoff from a short, muddy grass runway, requiring a high degree of skill and precision to avoid impacting trees. The ...