If you're trying to grow grass before summer heat arrives, here are some tips for growing grass faster so you can enjoy a ...

Changing your soil’s pH and picking the right grass seed can make all the difference. Grass needs sunlight to grow, so start by trimming tree branches to allow more sunlight to reach those shady areas ...

Looking out at a yard full of bare spots and thin patches is enough to make any homeowner feel like they're losing a battle with nature, but the mistake most people make is usually just a matter of ...

Fall has the perfect combination of air temperature and soil temperature to grow grass. Daytime air temperatures hover between 60 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit while soil temperatures are still warm from ...

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 ...

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, ...

Why Is Timing Important for Planting Grass Seed? Grasses begin life as a single root and leaf blade fed by a tiny seed. These small plants are quite vulnerable. When subject to environmental extremes, ...

April is a good month to plant grass seed in Pennsylvania yards, whether it’s fixing last year’s grub-killed patches, thickening thin areas or starting a new lawn from scratch. The task isn’t as ...