A close-up of a person's hand sprinkling grass seed - Laura Yurs/Getty Images There's nothing quite like a sprawling lawn of lush, green grass. But over time, your lawn can develop bare patches or ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

You're looking for "Goldilocks" weather for the greenest lawn. If your lawn is starting to look a little bare in spots, you're probably wondering if now's the best time to plant grass seed—or if ...