Learn to match seed starting with the natural peak growth phases of different grass species for a lush, healthy lawn.

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As any homeowner knows, a lush lawn will do wonders for your curb appeal. But a patchy, bare plot of ...

In last week’s article, I explained the advantages of planting trees and shrubs in the fall. These same advantages can also be gained when planting grass seed in September and early October. The ...

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When December rolls around, many homeowners assume their lawn care duties are on hold until spring. But planting grass in December isn’t just possible—winter seeding can be a smart move if approached ...

It happens every spring. People freak out over their lawns. Frankly, I can’t figure out why lawns are on so many of our minds, other than that they have been missing from our lives all winter. Seems ...

BOISE, Idaho — Whether you consider yourself a gardener or not, there’s one thing that almost all of us grow, and that’s grass. A lush green lawn adds beauty and value to our property, and if you want ...

Question: Can I plant grass over soil where a newly removed stump was ground out? Answer: We generally don’t want to plant new trees or turf immediately over the top of existing stumps in landscapes.