Sowing grass seeds at the right time is essential. 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 ...
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 is actively growing and environmental conditions aren’t too harsh for ...
Plant warm-season grasses in spring and cool-season grasses in fall if possible. Spring is an option for cool-season grasses ...
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 ...
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, ...
I saw a couple of lawns with a lot of crabgrass last summer. Generally, crabgrass thrives in lawns that are cut short and in drier areas near pavement. Fortunately, crabgrass has not been an issue in ...
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; ...
Grass seed does better when the weather is cooler. Fall has the perfect combination of air temperature and soil temperature to grow grass. Daytime air temperatures hover between 60 and 75 degrees ...
As Easter arrives this year late into April, we are still having temperatures that are mostly below average. On this day, we can only hope that the weather is conducive for our traditional Easter egg ...