Slit-seeding is a mechanical technique that combines some elements of dethatching with seeding. Thatch is the layer of dead ...
Slit seeding is an efficient and effective way to overseed a lawn. It offers homeowners a tried and tested alternative to ...
Dear Angie: What's the best way to reseed my yard so I don't destroy the grass that has started growing? We used a grass that grows well in our hot and humid climate, and in partial sun. Much of the ...
Spreading seed Spread the seed uniformly over the soil surface. Seed the lawn in at least two different directions to ensure full, uniform coverage. If you are seeding into an existing lawn, remember ...
Planting grass seed in the spring presents many challenges. The short window between when the soil temperature is warm enough ...
“I contracted with a landscape firm to prep and seed my front and back yards. The landscapers removed the degraded grass entirely and then prepped and seeded. The front yard is filled with weeds and ...
After another lawn-taxing hot summer, now through early October is the year’s best time frame to help the lawn – whether it’s nursing a struggling one or planting a new one. The soil is still warm, ...
Early fall is a great time to seed, renovate and establish lawns. Moderate temperatures in the 70s and moist conditions in fall promote speedy establishment of lawn grasses. Another benefit of ...
Quite often, mosses in the lawn are blamed for killing the turf grass. But moss is an opportunistic weed that takes advantage of bare spots in the lawn. The presence of moss is a good indicator of the ...