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 ...

Dormant seeding your lawn is a great way to make your yard fuller when the grass begins to grow again in the spring. It entails spreading seed in the yard towards the end of winter; this way, the ...

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 ...

Lawn care experts say dormant seeding is a smart way to jumpstart your lawn’s growth come spring, but winter weather can leave you wondering if your hard work will pay off. The impact of snow, ice, ...

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 ...

Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery says frost seeding can allow turfgrass to develop early in the spring, but warns the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. After spending all summer mowing, sometimes as often as every four to five days, you're ready for a break. But don't put those lawn tools away ...

Dormant seeding should be done no later than March 15. The seeding rate for new, bare lawn areas is as follows: Kentucky bluegrass 2 to 3 lbs. per 1,000 square feet and tall fescue 6 to 8 lbs. per ...

I have written about lawn seeding several times, but the subject still seems to be on the minds of many gardeners. I am writing this column Sunday. Even today I have had three individuals mention the ...

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 ...