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Why I’m planting grass seed the "wrong" way this year

For years, pre-germinating grass seed was the go-to method because it helped speed up establishment, improve germination rates, and reduce the risk of seed washout. But this year, with different grass ...
Growing and maintaining a healthy, green lawn doesn’t have to be a time-consuming, laborious chore. Other than mowing regularly and occasionally applying a fertilizer, lawns are actually pretty low ...
Seeding rates for native warm-season grass and forb mixtures (NWSG) have changed drastically over time. In the past, native grasses were planted without forbs at rates exceeding 10 lbs/ac. This may be ...
April is a good month to plant grass seed in Pennsylvania yards, whether it’s fixing last year’s grub-killed patches, thickening thin areas or starting a new lawn from scratch. The task isn’t as ...
A family lawn has a hard life. It takes football boots, paddling pools, dog claws, garden furniture, and the constant traffic of people crossing the same line to the back gate. The grass seed that ...
Plant this type of grass and you won’t have to worry about patchy spots under your trees. Let’s face it, grass just grows better when it receives plenty of sun during the day. Sunlight helps it grow ...
Experts explain how to grow a perfect lawn from seed without wasting time or money. Planting grass seeds is a straightforward process, but there are crucial steps to take before and after to ensure ...