You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Follow Kelly Burch Every time Kelly publishes a story, you’ll get an alert straight to your inbox!

When it comes to starting a new lawn from seed, timing is critical. Seeds and seedlings require specific environmental conditions for optimal germination and establishment. These needs vary from one ...

It's the earliest spring on record, according to some, and the warmer weather might have you itching to get outside and start some yardwork or landscaping. But is it the best time of year to start ...

Know when to sow grass seed and you may just find it makes the task of creating and maintaining a better lawn that much easier. If you're sowing a new lawn from scratch, or sowing fresh grass seed to ...

Christin Perry is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in numerous outlets, including WeddingWire, The Knot, Parents and Verywell Family. When she's not working, Christin enjoys reading, ...

I could be described as a traditionalist. I value and respect the lessons and advice passed on to me from previous generations. I trust this advice because it will have had many years of success to ...

Spring grass seeding is a race against time. The seed needs to germinate and grow to adulthood before summer, so it can compete with weeds, existing turf, and July heat. If the seed takes too long to ...

When it comes to starting a lawn, there are two ways you can begin: You can prep the ground and sow the seeds, or you can start with a blanket of already grown grass, known as sod, and maintain it so ...

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 reseeding is needed occasionally to fill in bare spots. Most often, grass ...