If you're going to slit-seed in spring, do so when the soil temperature reaches 55°F to 65°F. Slit-seeding has a higher germination rate than overseeding Reserve slit-seeding for lawns in rough shape.

Spring planting is a race to get your grass seed germinated and into adulthood before they face off with summer heat and weeds. That means the earlier you can get grass seed in the ground, the better.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Peter Gridley / Getty Images Whether you have a sprawling front yard or a small patch of grass, everyone wants their lawn to look ...

Getting a lush, green lawn isn’t just about the seed you choose—it’s about planting it at the right time for your grass type and climate. Warm-season grasses thrive when sown in late spring, while ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - There is Spring cleaning and then there is Spring seeding. Today we’re going to learn tips from local farmers in an organization called “FarmaSis” and how their group is ...

Planting grass seed right now can backfire fast if you use the wrong type. Spring grass seeding is risky due to weather, weeds, and summer heat challenges. Perennial ryegrass and tall fescue are best ...

View post: Greenworks' 3-Piece Landscaping Bundle Is on Sale for $500 and Comes With Every Essential Yard Tool Spring grass seeding is challenging due to short growing windows and weed competition.

Is there really a way to get ahead on spring lawn care before winter even hits? There aren't many people who consider this seeding option in late summer once the temperatures start to drop, but ...

One of the first things people like to check off their "to-do" list in the spring is plant grass seed. This is understandable because, at the end of winter, the bare areas in the lawn are very ...

Traditionally, we think of seeding lawns in either spring (April-May) or fall (August-September). But increasingly, turf specialists are recommending a new option -- dormant seeding. With this method, ...

Slit-seeding is not the best way to renovate a lawn in all cases, but it can be a superior way to fill in a patchy lawn or a lawn with lots of large bare spots in it. There are specific times of the ...