After planting grass seed, the hard part begins. Now you water and wait. But exactly how long you have to wait for thick ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you've never experienced 'grass envy' before, take a look at the gorgeous green rolling fields and ...

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 ...

It’s the time of year to get gardening. Today let’s work on our biggest garden - our lawns. If you have sparse grass in parts of your lawn, spring is a great time to plant additional grass seed.

It's easy to take grass for granted until it's time to establish a new lawn or reseed an existing one. Then, a simple thing like planting grass seed suddenly seems extremely complicated. How do you ...

Dormant seeding involves planting grass seed in winter for spring germination. Grass seed suitable for cooler temperatures should be used for dormant seeding. Snow or controlled moisture is vital for ...

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 ...

Even in the colder months, you can take steps towards a healthy lawn, even if you're starting from seed. Winter grass seeding allows certain grass types to settle into the layer of soil before ...

How many plants are in your yard? If you have a lawn, the answer is: Too many to count. The average quarter-acre lawn contains millions of grass plants. Fortunately, these plants start easily from ...