Rising soil and air temperatures in late spring and early summer make this the ideal time to seed warm-season grass. Bermudagrass and zoysiagrass cultivars root quickly in warm conditions. Once ...

Lawn expert explains why my grass seed is not growing, as well as some top tips to get top results.

Turf experts explain how you can plant grass seed in October to fix bare patches, including the best time to plant seeds and ...

Learn to match seed starting with the natural peak growth phases of different grass species for a lush, healthy lawn.

If you missed that September/October window for planting grass seed, don’t despair. You can still set your yard up for a lush lawn in the spring through a practice called dormant grass seeding. This ...

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 ...

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 starting to look a little bare in spots, you're probably wondering if now's the best time to plant grass seed—or if you'll just end up feeding the birds when you scatter the seed.

When the leaves start to turn you might wonder if you should adjust your lawn mower to a higher or lower setting. Here's what ...

As temperatures fall across the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana, homeowners may assume their lawns have finished growing for the year. However, cool-season grasses can remain active well into fall, ...

The right lawn mower setting for fall depends on the type of grass, as cutting too short can damage the lawn before winter.