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Lawn Care

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.

Lawn Care

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.

Lawn Care

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.
new lawn seedlings germinating

Lawn Care

Preventing Weeds in New Grass (How To Have a Weed-Free Lawn)

For me, there’s nothing better in lawn care than watching new grass seed grow. Whether it’s a newly seeded lawn as part of a lawn renovation or aerating and overseeding your existing yard, anticipating new ...
overseeding

Lawn Care

How To Plant Grass Seed in Springtime (Overseeding in Spring)

If your lawn is looking thin or you have lots of bare spots, overseeing in spring can help fill it in. Overseeding cool-season and warm-season grasses in spring is a fairly easy task, and it ...