Q • I want to apply grass seed to fill in the dead areas of my lawn, but there are so many types of grass seed out there.

As cooler weather arrives and you prepare to put your mower in the garage for the winter, don’t turn your attention away from ...

So, six to eight weeks from sowing is a good guideline, but make sure new grass from seed is long enough before you cut it ...

When choosing the right type of grass to plant for your lawn, consider the climate where you live, watering frequency, sun, ...

During the heat of summer, when the rain stops coming down and the ground is dry, it's a good idea to keep your lawn longer --around 4 inches. As the season changes to cooler temperatures and more ...

Seeds from last winter’s weed population have been lying dormant in the soil for months. When they sense the soil around them ...

Perennial plants survive from one growing season to the next, regrowing from their roots each spring. Discover gorgeous, fast-growing perennials that provide quick color and texture for shade gardens.

Spring bulbs, which are best planted in October, can be used in "meadowy" ways instead of the usual line-'em-up approach.