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 ...

Bag of Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun & Shade Mix on a white background If you live in the Northeast region of the United States, planting the right grass seed is the first step to a luscious lawn ...

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In northern states, Kentucky bluegrass is king. Fine fescues, including creeping red, chewings, sheeps and hard fescues are also well adapted to northern winters. But don’t plant only one grass seed ...

Fast-growing grass seeds that germinate in as little as five days can bring lush color to your yard in a few weeks. We spoke to lawn care experts to help you find out the best fast-growing grass seeds ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you’re seeding a new lawn or patching/overseeding a weak one this fall, it’s possible to make your lawn more durable and drought-resistant simply by the type of grass seed you plant. Contrary to ...

A lawn that requires little to no mowing might sound like a low-maintenance dream, but there are some downsides to consider ...

If you want lush green grass, timing is everything. Freshly planted grass seed needs adequate water, sunlight, and soil conditions to thrive. Because sunlight and soil temperature change throughout ...

Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery says frost seeding can allow turfgrass to develop early in the spring, but warns the ...