For homeowners all over the United States, having a well manicured lawn is a source of pride. However, it can also be a major source of stress due to the amount of care and consistently that is ...

You may dream of owning a well-manicured lawn, on which all of the grass blades are the same height and no weeds have made inroads. But is it worth the work? Few people dream of mowing the lawn.

Close your eyes and envision the ideal, manicured lawn. Do you see a sprawling expanse of emerald turf grass, lush and healthy with nary a dandelion in sight? Sure hope you live near the Isle of Skye.

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...