When selecting grass seed for lawn repair, bargain mixes are usually poor investments, as they contain less-desirable grass types. High quality seed is well worth spending a little more for a lawn ...

As I look at my lawn in February, I want to believe it is whispering, "I'm just fine, and I promise I won't need a haircut ever again." However, I can readily see that it is telling me that winter has ...

Why talk about lawns in early April? I mean the magnolias are flowering (at least what’s left of them after the week’s meteorological insults) the forsythia is in bloom and there’s a crowded lineup of ...

Here’s how to choose between sod and seed to restore your lawn's lushness. Sod establishes faster than grass seed when filling in a bare spot in your lawn. Grass seed is easier to work with than sod, ...

Why talk about lawns in late March? I mean the magnolias are flowering, the forsythia is in bloom and there’s a crowded lineup of others standing in the wings to add to the show. Seems lawns are the ...

Dull yellow spots, bare patches and slow growth are signs your lawn needs repair. I'm Lisa Hilgenberg form Chicago Botanic Garden with tips on turf repair. Mid-August through early September provides ...

It is important to many people to have an attractive lawn. Often damage occurs to an area of lawn and it seems to take a long time to recoup. St. Augustine grass, which is the most common lawn grass ...

Q: Our condo community has lost about a quarter of our grass in this summer’s heat and drought. We’ve got terrible clay and shale soil, only a small budget for lawn care, and watering is difficult.

Sod establishes faster than grass seed when filling in a bare spot in your lawn. Grass seed is easier to work with than sod, and is more cost-effective, especially when filling in larger patches.

When you've got a patchy brown spot in your lawn, should you use sod or grass seed to repair it? Both options have their place in restoring your lawn to the lush, green carpet you want, but there are ...