As with any garden, the water needs of grass seeds vary according to environmental conditions. Wind, sun exposure, and air ...

Cool-season grasses — bluegrass, fescue and ryegrass — are best seeded in early September. Seeds germinate and grow rapidly in the warm soil, and fall-seeded lawns have an opportunity to establish, ...

Dormant seeding in early spring is an easy way to plant grass seed, but it requires careful timing with crabgrass preventers.

Bare patches don’t just happen randomly. They’re often the result of problems, like grubs, pets, or fungal diseases. You can plant grass seed in this patch, but if you don’t address what the ...

For seeding or overseeding a lawn, September has long been considered the best month. This is true when cool-season grass species such as Kentucky bluegrass and fescue are being used. At this time of ...

Expert advice on the considerations, techniques, and care needed for successful lawn seeding. Whether you are renovating a weedy lawn or overseeding existing turf, timing is critical to establishing a ...

You bought that premium bag of fescue, then spread out the seed with your broadcast spreader exactly as specified by the instructions on the bag. You’ve been watering it three times a day religiously ...

Prepare the area for dormant seeding in the fall to ensure good seed-to-soil contact. Dormant-seed cold-season grasses until mid-winter and apply the seed at the usual rate. Do not use pre-emergent ...