Backyard and Outdoor Living

GREENER PASTURES

There’s nothing quite like scrunching the blades of a soft, leafy lawn between your toes — but a healthy lawn isn’t just about indulgence. An expanse of grass will entice the kids outdoors, away from their technology, to play. Lawns offset hard landscaping elements with their soft, natural beauty, and they bring a cooling element to the garden. Lawns also provide a natural framework which you can use to divide spaces within your landscape.

Whether your lawn needs a little extra attention, there’s a lawn problem you’ve been pondering, or you’re starting from scratch by laying turf, we’ve prepared the ultimate lawn care guide to get your

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