Every homeowner would love a beautiful, thick lawn, but creating the best lawn seed and fertilizer schedule requires a lot of work and some strategic planning. Grass seed and fertilizer serve very ...

Even healthy lawns can fall prey to the occasional weed. But if it looks like you’re raising weeds instead of grass, that’s a sign of a more serious problem. In this case, it may be better to kill off ...

Learn to match seed starting with the natural peak growth phases of different grass species for a lush, healthy lawn.

Laying new grass seed in the fall is one of the best ways to achieve a thick, green lawn, and come spring, you'll be glad you did it. Cooler temperatures, increased rainfall, and less competition from ...

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 ...

Question: I just plugged my yard. How much fescue seed do I need? Answer: The general range is from 5 to 7 pounds of fescue seed per 1,000 square foot of lawn. This is the rate for lawns that have at ...

Timing is the key to success in most things related to gardening. To be successful in the yard and garden, you need to follow nature’s schedule. A great example of this is lawn care. Seeding, ...

It’s crunch time for homeowners and others who manage warm-season grasses in Kansas. “Turfgrasses should be fertilized when they are actively growing,” said K-State horticulture instructor Cynthia ...