When the winter months are in full swing and your lawn looks less than lush, it’s tempting to start planning for greener days. But is January the right time to sprinkle grass seed and jumpstart your ...

Dormant seeding is the practice of sowing grass seed during the cold season when soil temperatures are too low for germination. This allows the seed to sit dormant over winter until spring warmth ...

Q: Can you help me figure out what’s causing damage to my lawn in the attached photo? My neighbor thinks the culprits are voles. If so, what is the treatment? — Enrique G. A: Your neighbor is right; ...

Dormant lawn seeding will create healthier, thicker grass in spring. Sow seeds in late fall or early winter once soil temperatures stay near 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Clear debris and use high-quality, ...

Grass seed suitable for cooler temperatures should be used for dormant seeding. Snow or controlled moisture is vital for the success of dormant seeding. Dormant seeding involves planting grass seed ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Although you may not realize this, fall actually is the best time to seed your lawn or patch bare spots; that’s because the grass ...

Find out the ideal time to plant grass seed with this simple guide. Plant warm-season grasses in spring and cool-season grasses in fall if possible. Spring is an option for cool-season grasses but ...

The winter grass seed is specifically designed to germinate in temperatures of 5C and over. If sown in lower temperatures, ...

One of the first things people like to check off their "to-do" list in the spring is plant grass seed. This is understandable because, at the end of winter, the bare areas in the lawn are very ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... We know what April spring rains bring — the May flowers should be outstanding this year. What about lawns? They’re greening up before our eyes. What’s your ...

Why talk about lawns in late March? I mean the magnolias are flowering, the forsythia is in bloom and there’s a crowded lineup of others standing in the wings to add to the show. Seems lawns are the ...