Hello Mid-Ohio Valley Farmers and Gardeners! What a stretch of rain rolling in the second week of August. I hope many of you took advantage of several days of dry, sunny weather before all the ...

Q. We are going to reseed our lawn this fall. What kind of seed do you recommend? A. Most experts still recommend planting turf-type tall fescues in eastern Maryland. However, there are many varieties ...

Homeowners are seeking lawns that are considered more sustainable than conventional. I often get questions regarding eco-lawns or no-mow lawns, which are great options for certain situations. However, ...

If you’re having trouble getting grass to grow in a shady area of your yard, your best option may be a cool-season grass called tall fescue. However, tall fescue must receive at least three to four ...

Fall is traditionally the time to renovate cool-season lawns, such as fescue, bluegrass and ryegrass. Mild night temperatures and timely rains create ideal growing conditions. Seeds germinate quickly ...

Fall is the time to take a look at your lawn and decide if some attention is needed. September is ideal but October works fine also. August is the time to make a plan. It is much better to seed, ...

You can’t judge a bag of grass seed by its cover. That may be the only similarity between grass seed and books, but it is one that should not be taken lightly. Ignore the mumbo jumbo on the front ...

Fast-growing grass seeds that germinate in as little as five days can bring lush color to your yard in a few weeks. We spoke to lawn care experts to help you find out the best fast-growing grass seeds ...

Grass seed is harvested in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. An Oregon farmer faces a federal wire fraud charge for allegedly paying kickbacks to a grass seed buyer. Kathy Hadley maneuvers a combine over ...