Get a jump start on spring lawn establishment by sowing grass seed in winter, a process called dormant seeding. By seeding ...

Dethatch Aerate Mow the existing grass shorter (1.5 to 2 inches tall) than normal so that the seed gets more sunlight. If the ...

They will also give you a rest from mowing. If you stop mowing your whole lawn or part of it, for a month or a season, you can create a busy wildlife habitat. Plants already present will have the ...

Buy a seed mixture that is right for your garden. Many suppliers have a large range including blends for drought, shade or for a fine ornamental lawn. In most gardens, a hard-wearing family lawn ...

Remove any debris from the lawn so good seed-to-soil contact is achieved ... at the rate suggested by a soil test (available through your local extension office) or a starter fertilizer should ...