Having a great lawn takes more than great grass seed. Sometimes, it takes a bit of effort effort. One of the tasks that people always seem to focus on is seeding and reseeding their lawns. One way to ...
Dormant seeding is a technique that takes advantage of winter temperatures to plant grass so that by spring you're growing a ...
Many gardeners start flower, vegetable and herb seeds indoors during winter months in order to have seedlings to plant outdoors after the last spring frost occurs, typically around the last week in ...
Key Points Dormant seeding involves planting grass seed in winter for spring germination.Grass seed suitable for cooler temperatures should be used for dormant seeding.Snow or controlled moisture is ...
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -As autumn deepens and gardens begin their seasonal rest, it’s the perfect time to think ahead—especially if you’re hoping to support pollinators and native plants next spring.
If you are familiar with the phrase "winter seeding," you are most likely of an older generation or influenced by that generation. The term refers to the practice of planting grass seed in the dead of ...
Winter gardening is not a silent, sleepy affair. In fact, it’s a full-on, muddy adventure that can make the difference between a thriving spring garden and a patch of regret. The secret to success?
As I sat down to write this column, I really had no idea for a topic until a friend suggested this: winter seeding of your lawn. Thanks, Steve Sharp! I needed this. Seeding your lawn in the winter may ...
When the winter months are in full swing and your lawn looks less than lush, it’s tempting to start planning for greener days. But is January the right time to sprinkle grass seed and jumpstart your ...
One of the first things people like to check off their "to-do" list in the spring is plant grass seed. This is understandable because, at the end of winter, the bare areas in the lawn are very ...