If you’ve ever tried to grow a lush lawn in clay soil, you know it’s not the most forgiving terrain. This soil type is dense, tends to retain water, and can quickly compact, which makes it a challenge ...
Seed is often cheaper than a full sod installation; however, the No. 1 issue with seeding is weed pressure since your seed will take time to become established and form a thick carpet of grass. Our ...
As cooler weather arrives and you prepare to put your mower in the garage for the winter, don’t turn your attention away from ...
In last week’s article, I explained the advantages of planting trees and shrubs in the fall. These same advantages can also be gained when planting grass seed in September and early October. The ...
As I sat down to write this column, I really had no idea for a topic until a friend suggested this: winter seeding of your lawn. Thanks, Steve Sharp! I needed this. Seeding your lawn in the winter may ...