As the first signs of spring arrive, homeowners are eager to get the garden and lawn in shape. For turf areas, this often ...

If your lawn is thin or in bad shape, you may wonder when to plant grass seed. You can start a new lawn, fix bare patches, or invigorate an existing lawn by planting grass seed. The best time to plant ...

Grass seed suitable for cooler temperatures should be used for dormant seeding. Snow or controlled moisture is vital for the success of dormant seeding. Dormant seeding involves planting grass seed ...

A person plants grass seed in the lawn using a seed spreader cart. - The Toidi/Shutterstock Planting grass seed is usually considered a warm weather activity. But in the fall, when we're doing garden ...

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 ...

Seed is often cheaper than a full sod installation; however, the No. 1 issue with seeding is weed pressure since your seed will take time to become established and form a thick carpet of grass. Our ...

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Columnist Don Kinzler shares recommendations for planting grass seed in spring and solves the mystery of curious tree marks and a fruiting shrub. When selecting a grass seed, look for one containing ...

Proper irrigation is an important part of encouraging strong seed germination when establishing a new lawn. Learn when and ...

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 ...

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 ...