Fall is here, which means gardeners with cool-season grasses are getting ready to overseed their lawns. Overseeding in late summer or early fall is a great way to fill in a thinning lawn for a denser ...

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 ...

Don’t fertilize dormant grass until you know this. If you were hit by extreme cold this winter, as the snow melts, you’re probably noticing that what’s underneath looks—well, sad. Don’t worry, that’s ...

A step-by-step guide to get your grass summer-ready ...

Cool-season lawns will be more competitive if kept at a height of 2-3 inches. Certain species perform better when mowed at 3 ...

Caring homeowners always seem anxious to fertilize their lawns, perhaps hoping that will help turf recover or overcome some seasonal struggles. Appropriate fertility is just as important to the lawn ...

Apply pre-emergent herbicide once soil temperature hits 55°F for a few days in a row. Using on frozen or too-wet soil will be ineffective, and applying too late allows weeds to germinate. Prevent ...

If your lawn still looks dull after fertilizing, these common mistakes could be to blame. Learn the signs your fertilizer didn’t work and how to fix them fast.