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

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.

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 ...

Sowing grass seed, whether for scattered patches of lawn or an entire yard, is not difficult, but it takes a little research up front to ensure that you plant your grass seed at the right time.

Plant grass seed at least 45 days prior to the first hard frost, which can range from early to late September to early ...

Dormant lawn seeding will create healthier, thicker grass in spring. Sow seeds in late fall or early winter once soil ...

Dear Dr. Dirt: The heat of the summer has hit my lawn my lawn pretty hard. What do you suggest for getting it back in shape? J. P., Linton Dear Reader: Lawns made a remarkable recovery from the summer ...

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 ...

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, ...

Is it ever really too late to plant grass seed? The answer to that has a lot to do with where you live. As the flakes start to fly in some parts of the United States, other areas still have plenty of ...

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