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.

UMass Amherst turf specialist Jason Lanier says a healthier lawn starts with simple spring basics: sharp mower blades, taller ...

Spring planting is a race to get your grass seed germinated and into adulthood before they face off with summer heat and weeds. That means the earlier you can get grass seed in the ground, the better.

The time to plant your seed is drawing nigh. Spring grass seeding in the transition zone is challenging due to weather, weeds, and timing. Plant seed as soon as soil reaches 50°F, using coated seeds ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bundling up in a winter coat to spread grass seed might sound like a little strange, but wintertime seeding yields visible results you’ll appreciate in spring. Dormant seeding is simply spreading ...

Don’t waste your time and money. Kentucky bluegrass germinates slowly, needs frequent watering, and has poor drought tolerance in spring. Tall and fine fescues germinate quickly, develop deep roots, ...

Farmers across the southeast are getting ready for one of the busiest times of the year, as spring seeding season approaches.