If your lawn hasn't rebounded with the rain and mild temperatures, you might be considering new grass, either seed or sod. But don't forget the importance of soil beneath the grass. If your lawn ...

Use one to two bales of straw or salt hay per 1000 square feet. Sod Sodding (transplanting large pieces of established turf) can be done any time of year as long as the soil can be prepared and water ...

Expert advice on the considerations, techniques, and care needed for successful lawn seeding. Whether you are renovating a weedy lawn or overseeding existing turf, timing is critical to establishing a ...

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 ...

As winter retreats and spring arrives, it’s time to prepare your lawn for the upcoming rainy season. Proper preparation now prevents waterlogging, runoff, and nutrient depletion that can damage your ...

Getting your garden ready for fall and winter is key to ensuring healthy soil and a strong start next spring. To prepare your garden, you should clean up dead plants, add compost or organic matter, ...

Are you familiar with preparing your lawn and garden for the winter months? Learn about the best techniques for proper lawn and garden care. Busting myths is a garden lover's duty. Many believe that ...

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Most gardeners think soil testing only determines nutrient deficiencies, but the tests also help gardeners understand whether the soil contains adequate nutrients. Basic tests check ...

To be a successful gardener, one needs to have a basic understanding of the soil which you are tending, as well the factors which affect the fertility, pH and quality of the soil. This is the case ...

After spending a long winter indoors in Pennsylvania, you must be eager to go out and check your lawn to prepare for spring ...