Sowing seed to start a brand new lawn may be more exciting, but planting grass seed over an existing lawn at the right time ...

Are you considering an attempt to germinate grass seed by laying it on top of the soil? Here are a few things you should know ...

If your lawn is thin or in bad shape, you may wonder when to plant grass seed. You can start a new lawn, fix bare patches, or ...

You may be wanting to get some grass seed down before the first frost hits. If so, we explain whether or not November is too ...

I hate the phrase "timing is everything," but when it comes to planting grass seed, it is. Plant too early, and the seeds might struggle to establish. Plant too late, and you risk frost ...

The existing grass also benefits from a September fertilizer application. Unlike the standard grass fertilizer that is high in nitrogen, new seed should ... fail to grow. About four weeks after ...

Cut the grass then rake hard to remove dead moss and debris. Sow seed over the existing grass, around 25g per square metre. Rake gently, then roll the lawn. Apply an organic fertiliser and water ...

While the cold in other parts of the country will make grass ... grow. Absolutely. Moon Valley Nurseries recommends applying a layer of topsoil at about ¼-inch thick over the freshly sown seed.

Too Late in Summer: In many areas around the country, it’s too late to plant warm-season grass seeds by mid-summer. If daytime temperatures are consistently soaring above 90°F, seeds will have ...