A full, green lawn creates curb appeal and makes you feel like sipping an iced tea on the back patio. But if bare spots peek through and weeds overpower the grass, the lawn might be more of an eyesore ...

Here's exactly how often you should overseed to keep your lawn looking thick and lush. Overseed lawns in warmer regions yearly for winter color; every 2-3 years in cooler regions if lawn looks thin, ...

Knowing how to overseed a lawn in fall will help you to quickly, easily and affordably help to restore it after enduring the hot summer months. Temperature and weather conditions can be equally ...

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

The days at the end of the growing season seem to fly by as the weather changes. If aerating and overseeding is on your end-of-season lawn to-do list, don’t wait too long into the fall. Cold ...

Don’t fertilize and overseed together—grass seedlings and mature grass need different care. Fertilize either before overseeding or after seedlings have matured. Proper timing and technique are key for ...

Spreading grass seed in the winter months can help set the stage for a greener, healthier lawn—but timing and technique matter. Many homeowners think of overseeding as simply adding seed to an ...

We should all know by now that it's better to change over traditional lawns to eco lawns or other ground cover. But the reality is, most people refuse to break up with their lawns. If you are ...

My dad commonly used the expression “sick and tired of being sick and tired.” He applied it to many situations in life, which mostly led to a laugh or shrug by his family. I’m not sure he’d apply this ...

Fall is a key time for lawns across Iowa, especially following a particularly dry, hot summer. As Adam Thoms, assistant professor in horticulture and extension turfgrass specialist with Iowa State ...

For the sake of consistency, start by getting grass seeds that are similar to the existing grass. If you want to change it up instead, get a variety of grass seeds that grow in your area. Once you ...