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 ...

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 ...

Let’s start by saying that winter is probably not the best time to sow grass seed in your yard. However, if you know how to grow grass seed and when to sow grass seed at the right moment, it’s ...

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 ...

There's nothing like bare feet in a yard of thick, fresh grass. But between foot traffic, pets, weather, and tree roots, maintaining a pristine lawn can be difficult. Luckily, you're not stuck with ...

Why talk about lawns in late March? I mean the magnolias are flowering, the forsythia is in bloom and there’s a crowded lineup of others standing in the wings to add to the show. Seems lawns are the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As any homeowner knows, a lush lawn will do wonders for your curb appeal. But a patchy, bare plot 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 ...