In northern states, Kentucky bluegrass is king. Fine fescues, including creeping red, chewings, sheeps and hard fescues are also well adapted to northern winters. But don’t plant only one grass seed ...

Whether you’re lucky enough to have a sprawling lawn or just a small green patch outside your apartment, chances are you want to keep it looking its best. A vibrant, healthy lawn can do wonders for ...

If you’re seeding a new lawn or patching/overseeding a weak one this fall, it’s possible to make your lawn more durable and drought-resistant simply by the type of grass seed you plant. Contrary to ...

Plant warm-season grasses in spring and cool-season grasses in fall if possible. Spring is an option for cool-season grasses but conditions are less favorable. The cutoff for planting cool-season ...

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, ...

Dormant lawn seeding will create healthier, thicker grass in spring. Sow seeds in late fall or early winter once soil temperatures stay near 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Clear debris and use high-quality, ...

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 ...