Dmytro Varavin / Getty Images. Mother Nature takes carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen as well as a few micro-nutrients, and makes strands of natural, green grass.

Safeco Field groundskeeper Bob Christofferson tends his patch of oh-so-green grass with one hand on a rake, one eye to the sky and a keen sense of anticipation for Tuesday's Mariners home opener.

A patchy, thin lawn can ruin the look of even the most beautiful garden. Bare spots, uneven growth and scruffy grass make ...

Gardeners have been told to add three natural ingredients to their grass now to ensure it remains stunning, robust and healthy in the spring. Here's what to do Skip to main content ...

I then quilt the grass seed with some lawn dressing or topsoil. "This technique can be used on any size patch. The process is the same, and the outcome is a carpet of new, lush green grass." ...