October may not be the ideal month for grass germination, but it's not too late to usually get new grass seed up and growing before winter.

The cutoff for planting cool-season grass is 6 weeks before the average first fall frost.

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.

You can plant grass seed anytime during the growing season, but doing so in fall takes advantage of cooler temperatures and milder sun.

Good thing is, fall is the perfect time to give the lawn a good shot in the arm.

Whether you have a sprawling front yard or a small patch of grass, everyone wants their lawn to look lush come spring and summer. The secret to a beautiful landscape is knowing when to sow grass seed, ...

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While fall is generally considered one of the best times for lawn seeding, October presents some challenges. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just looking to fix up a few bare patches, the key is ...

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 ...