A full, green lawn creates curb appeal and makes you feel like sipping an iced tea on the back patio. But if bare spots peek through and weeds overpower the grass, the lawn might be more of an eyesore ...
If you time it right, the one-two punch of aerating and overseeding will transform a thin, weak lawn into a lush carpet. The days at the end of the growing season seem to fly by as the weather changes ...
Spreading grass seed in the winter months can help set the stage for a greener, healthier lawn—but timing and technique matter. Many homeowners think of overseeding as simply adding seed to an ...
Don’t fertilize and overseed together—grass seedlings and mature grass need different care. Fertilize either before overseeding or after seedlings have matured. Proper timing and technique are key for ...
We should all know by now that it's better to change over traditional lawns to eco lawns or other ground cover. But the reality is, most people refuse to break up with their lawns. If you are ...
Overseeding in early fall improves your lawn’s health and appearance when timed right. Fall seeding often outperforms spring, promoting stronger root growth. In colder regions, start earlier in the ...
After another lawn-taxing hot summer, now through early October is the year’s best time frame to help the lawn – whether it’s nursing a struggling one or planting a new one. The soil is still warm, ...
Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) and annual ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum) are generally used to overseed dormant warm-season lawns in South Carolina. They provide a green cover during the winter ...
Courtesy Southern Botanical A scorching North Texas summer isn’t quite conducive to a thriving, green yard. And by the time fall rolls around, you might think there’s no reason to start taking care of ...
Summer can take a lot out of your lawn. Hot, dry conditions and heavy shade cause the most grass damage. Outbreaks of disease and insect activity can make matters worse. And if you have kids or pets, ...
The days at the end of the growing season seem to fly by as the weather changes. If aerating and overseeding is on your end-of-season lawn to-do list, don’t wait too long into the fall. Cold ...
Overseeding during this time helps and makes it possible to repair damage, fill in bare spots, prioritize weed control, and keep your entire lawn looking dense and vibrant. Plus, you can use it as a ...