If you live on a property with clay soil, then you know how hard it is to grow a lush lawn. The compact structure of this ...

Spring is a season of rejuvenation, and perhaps nowhere is that rebirth more noticeable than in the yard. Each spring, grass begins to grow again as inviting landscapes beckon people outdoors. Extra ...

Discover the best time to plant grass seed for successful establishment. This guide provides tips and insights on factors to ...

If you’ve ever tried to grow a lush lawn in clay soil, you know it’s not the most forgiving terrain. This soil type is dense, tends to retain water, and can quickly compact, which makes it a challenge ...

Bailey is a lifestyle writer from Los Angeles, California. She has a passion for home decor, her cats, and simply hanging out with friends. When she's not writing for Forbes Advisor, Bailey is ...

You can buy the best grass seed, but if you scatter it over poor soil, you've wasted your money. Guarantee a successful lawn ...

Cool-season grasses — bluegrass, fescue and ryegrass — are best seeded in early September. Seeds germinate and grow rapidly in the warm soil, and fall-seeded lawns have an opportunity to establish, ...

If your lawn hasn't rebounded with the rain and mild temperatures, you might be considering new grass, either seed or sod. But don't forget the importance of soil beneath the grass. If your lawn ...

As gardeners, the cusp between late winter and early spring is full of anticipation – the beds that lay bare throughout the colder months are suddenly full of potential as we start planning the ...

Prepare the area for dormant seeding in the fall to ensure good seed-to-soil contact. Dormant-seed cold-season grasses until mid-winter and apply the seed at the usual rate. Do not use pre-emergent ...

THE LONG ANTICIPATED Spring officially begins Monday, March 20, 2:24 p.m. (PDT) and with spring, thoughts of rebirth, blooms, warm weather and outdoor activities play upon our mind. Plants officially ...

Now that it is officially spring, our thoughts turn to pretty flowers and vibrant landscapes, but the groundwork for creating a showstopping usually involves a few down-and-dirty to-dos. So we asked ...