Is it absolutely necessary to cover a newly seeded lawn with straw? If not, will it become a banquet for birds and squirrels? -- Bud Maddox, Cleveland. There are many reasons why straw is not the best ...

QUESTION: When I repaired and overseeded my fescue lawn, I put down two bales of straw to cover the sections that were bare. Now that the seed has germinated, should I gently remove the straw or just ...

Learn what seed starting mix is, how it differs from potting soil, and how the right blend can dramatically boost your seedlings’ success.

If your lawn has bare patches, early spring is a good time to fix them. Seed planted early gets established before hotter, possibly drier weather arrives and before crab grass and other weeds can get ...

If you start your plants from seed, you've likely noticed that commercial seed-starting products are heavily peat-based: seed starting mixes, compressed peat pellets, even pots and flats made of ...

An old moss plant asked a new moss plant how he likes living in the bog. “I’m lichen it so far,” was the response. As a young gardener, I remember my mom buying large bales of peat moss, sold as ...