You might not think about growing grass seed as gardening, but all the same principles apply. While soil, sunlight, and water are the essentials for gardening magic to happen, knowing how much of each ...

Grass seed used to overseed an existing lawn should be watered less than seed used to start a brand new one: 1 to 2 inches per week. If you furnish more water than that, you risk overwatering the ...

Ensure that your lawn isn't wet and it's actually actively growing before mowing the first time in the season. Rake away any winter debris like leaves and small sticks, so it helps light and airflow ...

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 ...

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, ...