cool season grass
Best Grass Seed for Massachusetts Lawns
Best grass seed for Massachusetts lawns by region and yard: UMass mixes for sun, shade and the coast, plus the state phosphorus and watering rules.
Best Grass Seed for Michigan Lawns
Best grass seed for Michigan lawns, from MSU: bluegrass mixes for sun, fine fescue for shade and sandy soil, tall fescue for dry lawns, and north vs south.
Fine Fescue Grass Seed: Types, Shade and Lawn Uses
Fine fescue grass seed covers five species with different strengths. Which blend suits shade, sun or no-mow areas, seeding rates, and where fine fescue fails.
Tall Fescue Grass Seed: Turf-Type Rates, Timing & Tips
Turf-type tall fescue grass seed roots deep and handles drought and wear but won't fill gaps. Rates, timing, brown patch tips and our GCI TTTF results.
Kentucky Bluegrass Seed: Rates, Timing & Best Blends
Kentucky bluegrass seed is slow to sprout but spreads to repair itself. Seeding rates, New England timing, tall fescue blends and the varieties to buy.
Cool Season Grass Seed: How to Pick & Buy the Right Bag
Cool season grass seed buying guide for Northeast lawns: the right blend for sun, shade or traffic, how to read the seed label, and how much to buy.