The first thing to know about planting grass seed is that preparation is essential for a lush lawn. It does not matter whether you start a new lawn from seeds or fix that annoying bare spot or rough ...

Expert horticulturists share their tips for success when planting grass seed. It's easy to take grass for granted until it's time to establish a new lawn or reseed an existing one. Then, a simple ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you've never experienced 'grass envy' before, take a look at the gorgeous green rolling fields 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 ...

It’s the time of year to get gardening. Today let’s work on our biggest garden - our lawns. If you have sparse grass in parts of your lawn, spring is a great time to plant additional grass seed.

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 ...

Plant warm-season grasses in spring and cool-season grasses in fall if possible. Spring is an option for cool-season grasses ...

Looking to revive your garden with a new patch of green, but not sure where to begin? There are some basic key elements to consider to get you on the right turf. The Natural Resources Conservation ...

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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 ...