Plant warm-season grasses in spring and cool-season grasses in fall if possible. Spring is an option for cool-season grasses ...

Grass lawns occasionally must be overseeded to strengthen root systems and crowd out weeds. Slit-seeding is an effective method of aerating and overseeding a lawn. But it isn't for every lawn and can ...

Good thing is, fall is the perfect time to give the lawn a good shot in the arm.

As cooler weather arrives and you prepare to put your mower in the garage for the winter, don’t turn your attention away from your lawn just yet. Whether you’re overseeding your lawn, filling in bare ...

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, ...

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 ...

Learn how to choose the right type of grass seed, plus some top options for all kinds of lawns. Choose the best grass seed ...

The best time to aerate is when your grass is actively growing—spring or fall in cool areas, and late spring in warm ones.

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New Lawn Installation MethodAverage Cost (Materials and Labor)Artificial turf installation$6 to $20 per square footHand seeding$400 to $1,600Hydroseeding$500 to $4,000Sodding$1,850 Artificial Turf ...

Ok. Let’s get this out of the way. Every time I write about lawns, my inbox jams up with messages from the lawn haters. “Biological wasteland.” “Unconscionable assault on nature.” “Abomination upon ...

Grass seed does better when the weather is cooler. Fall has the perfect combination of air temperature and soil temperature to grow grass. Daytime air temperatures hover between 60 and 75 degrees ...