Can New Grass Seed Survive a Frost

Can New Grass Seed Survive a Frost?

When deciding when you will plant your grass seed, you may wonder “Can new grass seed survive a frost?” The best times of year to plant grass are often early spring and fall. There is still risk of frost during these seasons, especially in northern climates. I’ll share information about how frost impacts grass seed and provide tips for success when spreading grass seed with a risk of frost.

Read More
Is Overseeding Worth It

Is Overseeding Worth It?

A beautiful lawn isn’t grown just by chance or time. The secret to having a green and proper lawn is to work at it. The lawn of your dreams can be achieved within a season or two by performing a series of landscaping projects at the right time of the year. Overseeding your lawn is something almost everybody recommends, but is overseeding worth it? I’ll tell you what to expect, and why I think it’s one of the best things you can do for your lawn in today’s article.

Read More
Sod vs Seed

Sod vs Seed Comparison (which to choose and why)

If your property needs a new lawn, you’ll have to decide whether to use sod or seed. The best option to choose will depend on your budget, the size of your property, your level of patience, and your personal preferences and goals. In today’s article I’ll compare sod vs seed to help you choose the best option for starting a lawn on your property. I’ll also share some pitfalls of each method that homeowners often fall prey to, and tell you what to watch out for to have success with either method.

Read More
Aeration and Overseeding

Aeration and Overseeding Guide for Lawns

One of the biggest misconceptions of lawn management among homeowners is that left on its own, grass will grow and produce a full rich lawn naturally. Unfortunately, that is not the case. If you do want that uniform full look, you will need to take some steps to achieve it. Both overseeding and aeration can help get the desired results. Together these techniques help to create a beautiful thick, green, and lush lawn, and in today’s aeration and overseeding guide, I’ll explain why these two projects are a match made in heaven.

Read More
Why Is My Grass Seed Not Growing

Why is My Grass Seed Not Growing?

Are you having trouble getting your grass seed to grow even though you have used quality seed from a reputable grower, properly prepared your yard, and watered properly? It’s not uncommon for homeowners to be frustrated and ask “Why is my grass seed not growing?” – after all, preparing to seed your lawn and watering seed is hard work (and seed is expensive). Nothing is worse than feeling like that time and money has been wasted.

In this article, I will talk about some common problems that might explain why your grass seed is not growing, and share how to tell if your seed can be salvaged.

Read More
When to Plant Grass Seed in Spring

When to Plant Grass Seed in Spring for Best Results

Springtime is when many of us start planning improvements and rejuvenating our homes. If you own a house, this also probably means taking care of your lawn and garden. If you need to plant grass seed in spring, it’s important to plant your grass seed at the right time. Whether you’re growing an entirely new lawn or simply filling in empty or sparse areas, you want new grass established before annual weed pressure but after the soil is warm enough.

Read More
Will Grass Seed Grow if Not Covered

Will Grass Seed Grow if Not Covered with Soil?

It can be tempting to simply spread some grass seed in your yard and be done with it, but this is not the ideal way to seed your lawn. Yes, some of the grass seed will grow without any other steps. However, you’ll likely end up throwing money down the drain when most of that grass seed doesn’t germinate and is food for the birds. In this article I’ll answer the question “Will grass seed grow if not covered?” and explain the best way to successfully grow a lawn from seed.

Read More
Hydroseeding Pros and Cons

Hydroseeding Pros and Cons: What to Know Before You Blow (seed all over your lawn)

Hydroseeding is a way to create a lawn space by spraying a mixture of water, grass seed, mulch, and fertilizer. Many experts consider this process to be the most efficient one for adding grass to a plain soil area. However, there are important hydroseeding pros and cons to consider, and I’ll go over these and compare hydroseeding to other methods for starting a lawn in this article.

Read More