Whether you have a sprawling front yard or a small patch of grass, everyone wants their lawn to look lush come spring and summer. The secret to a beautiful landscape is knowing when to sow grass seed, ...

One of the first things people like to check off their "to-do" list in the spring is plant grass seed. This is understandable because, at the end of winter, the bare areas in the lawn are very ...

When the winter months are in full swing and your lawn looks less than lush, it’s tempting to start planning for greener days. But is January the right time to sprinkle grass seed and jumpstart your ...

Dormant seeding is a technique that takes advantage of winter temperatures to plant grass so that by spring you're growing a ...

Those who tried to patch dead spots in the lawn or seed a new lawn at the traditional prime time just after Labor Day had little success this year. Grass seed needs consistently damp soil to sprout, ...

Is there really a way to get ahead on spring lawn care before winter even hits? There aren't many people who consider this seeding option in late summer once the temperatures start to drop, but ...

Spring may seem like the best time to plant grass, but between cold soil temperatures and competition from annual weeds, seeding in the spring is risky business. It’s time to get back to lawn care ...

Laying new grass seed in the fall is one of the best ways to achieve a thick, green lawn, and come spring, you'll be glad you did it. Cooler temperatures, increased rainfall, and less competition from ...

For seeding or overseeding a lawn, September has long been considered the best month. This is true when cool-season grass species such as Kentucky bluegrass and fescue are being used. At this time of ...

If you are familiar with the phrase "winter seeding," you are most likely of an older generation or influenced by that generation. The term refers to the practice of planting grass seed in the dead of ...

How many plants are in your yard? If you have a lawn, the answer is: Too many to count. The average quarter-acre lawn contains millions of grass plants. Fortunately, these plants start easily from ...