I just finished having river sand spread out over my backyard. Can you tell me what kinds of grass seed are best for a new lawn? — Leslie The two types of lawn grasses commonly established from seed ...

Planting grass seed is a task on the list for many homeowners each year. Even if your lawn is full and lush, often a bit of ...

Why talk about lawns in late March? I mean the magnolias are flowering, the forsythia is in bloom and there’s a crowded lineup of others standing in the wings to add to the show. Seems lawns are the ...

As cooler weather arrives and you prepare to put your mower in the garage for the winter, don’t turn your attention away from your lawn just yet. Whether you’re overseeding your lawn, filling in bare ...

Dormant seeding is the practice of sowing grass seed during the cold season when soil temperatures are too low for germination. This allows the seed to sit dormant over winter until spring warmth ...

Key Points Slit-seeding is an overseeding method that uses a machine to cut grooves and simultaneously add grass seed to a lawn.Slit-seeding prevents birds or pests from removing the seeds, or wind or ...

Ok. Let’s get this out of the way. Every time I write about lawns, my inbox jams up with messages from the lawn haters. “Biological wasteland.” “Unconscionable assault on nature.” “Abomination upon ...

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, ...

May 11—(Joan Casanova) In neighborhoods across the country, homeowners are getting extra help in their quest for the elusive, perfect lawn. The secret? An innovation in grass seed technology known as ...