grass seed
Bahia Grass Seed: Varieties, Seeding Rate and Planting
Bahia grass seed: UF/IFAS rate of 5-10 lb per 1,000 sq ft, Argentine vs Pensacola, scarified seed, spring planting, slow germination and 3-4 inch mowing.
Best Grass Seed for Texas by Climate Region
Best grass seed for Texas by region: bermuda statewide, buffalograss in the dry west, centipede in the east, tall fescue in the north, and which grasses are sod only.
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.
When to Plant Grass Seed: Soil Temperature and Grass Type
The best time to plant grass seed depends on grass type and soil temperature. Cool- vs warm-season thresholds and extension seeding windows by region.
How to Plant Grass Seed in a New Lawn
How to plant grass seed on bare soil: test, loosen and firm the seedbed, seed at the new-lawn rate, rake in, mulch and water. Cool- and warm-season rates.
Types of Bermuda Grass: Seeded and Hybrid Cultivars
Types of Bermuda grass: seeded vs sod-only hybrids, cultivar traits from extension programs, and which varieties fit the Deep South or the transition zone.
Microclover Lawns: Seed, Maintenance and Tradeoffs
Microclover is dwarf white clover bred to blend into grass. How it differs from Dutch white clover, how much seed to mix in, and how it behaves in winter.
Lawn Seeding Cost: Seed, Preparation and Labor
Lawn seeding cost per square foot for overseeding, slit seeding, hydroseeding and new lawns from 2026 published estimates, with seed-by-the-pound math for a 5,000 sq ft yard.
Grass Seed Not Growing? Diagnose the Cause
Grass seed not growing? Check whether it has had long enough first, then work through soil contact, moisture, temperature, herbicides and seed age in order.
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.
Centipede Grass Seed: Planting, Coverage and Establishment
Centipede grass seed is tiny and slow. Seeding rate, the April to July window, soil pH, what germination really looks like, and why less fertilizer is better.