Let’s get this straight right from the get-go: A healthy lawn doesn’t get taken over by lawn diseases or weeds. So if it looks like you’re raising weeds instead of grass, that’s a sign of a more ...

Your lawn has only minor damage or a few bare patches. Overseeding is good for when your lawn is healthy overall but has a ...

Reseed cool-season lawns yearly—or twice if they've seen heavy wear or neglect. Skipping reseeding can lead to patchy, thin grass over time. Prep well and spread seed in all four directions for even ...

The best time to reseed depends on your grass type; cool-season and warm-season grasses require different timing. Good reseeding starts with proper preparation, including aerating, adjusting the soil ...

Whether you are renovating a weedy lawn or overseeding existing turf, timing is critical to establishing a healthy, robust lawn. Proper timing ensures good seed germination and allows grass seedlings ...

Close-up of a lawn with brown patches. - SingjaiStocker/Shutterstock For homeowners, their lawn can double as an extension of their home. And just in the same way, it ...

Early spring maintenance is crucial for a healthy lawn that can withstand summer conditions. Apply fertilizer, reseed bare spots and control weeds before they emerge. Soil testing can determine the ...

While the best time of year to reseed fescue lawns is in the fall, the second-best time is now. So, if your best intentions to get that seed down last fall went unfulfilled, it’s time to get after it.