If you're going to slit-seed in spring, do so when the soil temperature reaches 55°F to 65°F. Slit-seeding has a higher germination rate than overseeding Reserve slit-seeding for lawns in rough shape.

Raised beds should be no wider than 4 feet across to make it easier to work in them without standing on the soil. If you must ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Peter Gridley / Getty Images Whether you have a sprawling front yard or a small patch of grass, everyone wants their lawn to look ...

Slit-seeding is not the best way to renovate a lawn in all cases, but it can be a superior way to fill in a patchy lawn or a lawn with lots of large bare spots in it. There are specific times of the ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - There is Spring cleaning and then there is Spring seeding. Today we’re going to learn tips from local farmers in an organization called “FarmaSis” and how their group is ...

Is there really a way to get ahead on spring lawn care before winter even hits? There aren't many people who consider this seeding option in late summer once the temperatures start to drop, but ...

Planting grass seed right now can backfire fast if you use the wrong type. Spring grass seeding is risky due to weather, weeds, and summer heat challenges. Perennial ryegrass and tall fescue are best ...

One of the first things people like to check off their "to-do" list in the spring is plant grass seed. This is understandable because, at the end of winter, the bare areas in the lawn are very ...