John in Sterling writes: “My back yard has been toasted by my dogs; thanks to their urination, all the grass is gone and I have nothing but dirt. Several years ago, I spread compost and reseeded in ...

Three years ago, I had our small, fenced-in back yard replaced with synthetic grass. Was it expensive? Yes. But just look at the results. And this is what the yard looks like every single day, no ...

Brooklyn pooch owners demand nothing but the very best for Fido — and taxpayers get to foot the bill. Puppy parents who visit the Pier 6 dog run in Brooklyn Bridge Park are insisting the gravel be ...

Dogs, from left, Fiona, Loki and Milo play on a partially snow-covered section of turf. Huskies, from left, Loki and Fiona have a ball outside and don't come in with messy paws. Artificial turf has ...

More homeowners are turning to artificial grass for a low-maintenance lawn that looks great year-round without the high upkeep costs of traditional turf. “Artificial turf eliminates the need for ...

Editor's note:This story was originally published in 2022. We are republishing it as part of our summer coverage. Before the high heat of summer weekends, and mixed among the morning birdsongs, the ...

It’s amazing how dramatically and quickly a bright green, meticulously manicured lawn can elevate a home. If you’ve ever experienced a yard overgrown with tall blades and mangled weeds, you know how ...