Laying new grass seed in the fall is one of the best ways to achieve a thick, green lawn, and come spring, you'll be glad you did it. Cooler temperatures, increased rainfall, and less competition from ...

If your lawn is thin or in bad shape, you may wonder when to plant grass seed. You can start a new lawn, fix bare patches, or invigorate an existing lawn by planting grass seed. The best time to plant ...

Early Fall Planting: Planting during cool fall temperatures allows the seeds to establish before the winter frost. The warm soil promotes a better germination rate, and the cooler daytime air ...

September is the best time to give cool-season grasses in Kansas a boost, but homeowners should take note of an important fact before choosing which variety to plant. Not all grass seed is created ...

In last week’s article, I explained the advantages of planting trees and shrubs in the fall. These same advantages can also be gained when planting grass seed in September and early October. The ...

A: Go for the grass planting this fall. This is considered dormant seeding. The seed goes through a priming process where Mother Nature provides some water that the seed takes in, but because of low ...

Autumn is in full swing in Summit County and leaves are covering the lawns and devil strips across the area. As the calendar marches on to November and temperatures begin to drop, it's time 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 ...

The looming first fall frost doesn’t mean the end of the vegetable garden. With a little heat-trapping protection, it’s possible to keep growing cold-hardy crops such as carrots, parsnips, turnips, ...