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 ...

One tip for growing grass seed fast is to pre-germinate your seeds. Pre-germinating is when you soak your seeds to get the germination process going before spreading them instead of laying dry seeds ...

Is the grass in your lawn showing signs of distress? This can happen year-round — in the early spring, following the winter thaw, in the summer during brutal heat, and in the fall, as it languishes ...

Paris Alston: This is GBH's Morning Edition. Even with the clouds throughout the day, yesterday was gorgeous and today is shaping up to be even nicer. GBH meteorologist and gardening expert Dave ...

Q: Is it too early to overseed a grass area? Can I put Preen down yet? A: You're a tad early on both fronts. I'd wait until end of March to put down grass seed. The soil is still too cold for good ...

Plant warm-season grasses in spring and cool-season grasses in fall if possible. Spring is an option for cool-season grasses but conditions are less favorable. The cutoff for planting cool-season ...

Grass seeds germinating can depend on a variety of factors, including the species of grass, weather, time of year and the moisture of the soil. The time of year is a huge factor in the germination of ...

I need to plant new grass seed over some bare spots in my yard and also overseed some thin areas. Soil temperature is critical for germination, right? When is it warm enough to start seeding? A: The ...

While fall is generally considered one of the best times for lawn seeding, October presents some challenges. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just looking to fix up a few bare patches, the key is ...

Growing a lush, healthy lawn starts with smart seeding, and success is often associated with timing and the grass type you choose. Whether you're on a mission to fix patches of dead grass, incorporate ...