Key Points Dormant seeding involves planting grass seed in winter for spring germination.Grass seed suitable for cooler ...

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 ...

Expert horticulturists share their tips for success when planting grass seed. It's easy to take grass for granted until it's ...

Is there really a way to get ahead on spring lawn care before winter even hits? There aren't many people who consider this seeding option in late summer once the temperatures start to drop, but ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The beginning of fall is the ideal time to start laying down your grass seed and prepping your lawn for spring. “Cooler days, cooling evening, humid dewy nights make grass seed ...

The grass will be growing again before you know it, so while you’re out there checking out what winter did to the landscape, do some lawn-readying by raking matted leaves and removing trash, fallen ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/Thomas Barwick A pristine lawn is on the summer wish list for many. As ...

Summer is here — the toughest time of year for your lawn. With the heat, rainy weather and outdoor living, over the next two months most lawns will need extra care. For optimal lawn care tips, let’s ...

Early spring maintenance is crucial for a healthy lawn that can withstand summer conditions. Apply fertilizer, reseed bare spots and control weeds before they emerge. Soil testing can determine the ...

After another lawn-taxing hot summer, now through early October is the year’s best time frame to help the lawn – whether it’s nursing a struggling one or planting a new one. The soil is still warm, ...

The grass isn't always greener, especially if homeowners don't take the steps at the end of summer to keep their grass healthy through the fall and winter. As we've reported, this summer has been a ...