Lawn & Garden
Frequently Asked Questions



Select a topic:
- Fruit Trees
- Garden and Household Pests
- Houseplants
- Lawn Care and Landscaping
- Composting
- Fertilizing
- Grubs
- Hiring a Lawn or Landscape Professional
- Mowing
- Q: How do I reduce the amount of grass clippings I am putting in the garbage?
- Q: How high should I let my grass grow before I cut it?
- Q: When should I mow my lawn?
- A: For a general overview of when to mow your lawn see RCE fact sheet FS102, Your Lawn and Its Care.
- Mulch
- Poison Ivy
- Starting a Lawn
- Watering
- Weeds
- Pesticides and Fertilizer
- Trees and Shrubs
- Vegetable Gardening and Small Fruits
- Wildlife