Grass often characterizes many community spaces and residential zones. However, not all soil types are conducive to the growth of grass. Take sandy soil for example, it’s distinguished by its friable ...

Bermuda grass, both the common and named-seed grown varieties, grows quickly and is the most reliable grass to establish from seeds. (Thom Scott) QUESTION: I have an area of my yard that slopes down ...

Learn how to choose the right type of grass seed, plus some top options for all kinds of lawns. Choose the best grass seed ...

Plant warm-season grasses in spring and cool-season grasses in fall if possible. Spring is an option for cool-season grasses ...

Whether you're revamping your lawn due to spotty patches or planting a new lawn, you're probably looking for a fast-growing grass seed that'll have your yard lush and covered in no time. Luckily, ...

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 ...

Grass seed does better when the weather is cooler. Fall has the perfect combination of air temperature and soil temperature to grow grass. Daytime air temperatures hover between 60 and 75 degrees ...

I need to plant new grass seed over some bare spots in my yard and also overseed some thin areas. Soil temperature is critical for germination, right? When is it warm enough to start seeding? A: The ...

It’s important to determine how much seed you’ll need to put down to fill out your lawn. Johnson County K-State Research & Extension Now is the perfect time to overseed any bare spots in the lawn.