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, ...

MOORHEAD - Lawns are subject to many stressors such as weather extremes, foot traffic, diseases, etc. Therefore, it is no surprise to find a few areas of lawn that are bare or thin. Fortunately, these ...

When the winter months are in full swing and your lawn looks less than lush, it’s tempting to start planning for greener days. But is January the right time to sprinkle grass seed and jumpstart your ...

For seeding or overseeding a lawn, September has long been considered the best month. This is true when cool-season grass species such as Kentucky bluegrass and fescue are being used. At this time of ...

Plenty of moisture: Seeds and seedlings need moist soil to survive. With dormant grass seeding, the seeds are able to take ...

Q • With spring approaching, I am about to start working on my lawn. Is there anything that I should do to prep the soil before putting down seed and fertilizer? If you are like me, you have probably ...

You may have heard the statement, “Fall is for Planting,” and that is definitely true for lawns. The easiest way to maintain an attractive lawn is to start with healthy turf. A thick, healthy stand of ...

Your lawn has only minor damage or a few bare patches. Overseeding is good for when your lawn is healthy overall but has a ...

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 ...

The passing of Labor Day opens the best window of the year for lawn work. September and October are peak months both for starting new lawns and rehabbing sad ones. The soil is still plenty warm enough ...

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