Dear Dr. Dirt: The heat of the summer has hit my lawn my lawn pretty hard. What do you suggest for getting it back in shape? J. P., Linton Dear Reader: Lawns made a remarkable recovery from the summer ...

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 ...

Is it ever really too late to plant grass seed? The answer to that has a lot to do with where you live. As the flakes start to fly in some parts of the United States, other areas still have plenty of ...

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 ...

Sowing grass seeds at the right time is essential. Whether you have a sprawling front yard or a small patch of grass, everyone wants their lawn to look lush come spring and summer. The secret to a ...

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 ...

One of the best parts about spring is watching all the brown and gray change to green and color. You’re probably looking at your snow-covered or brown lawn and ready to see some green. Bringing your ...