You can plant grass seed anytime during the growing season, but doing so in fall takes advantage of cooler temperatures and milder sun.
As cooler weather arrives and you prepare to put your mower in the garage for the winter, don’t turn your attention away from ...
When fall finally arrives in the South, cool-season lawns breathe a sigh of relief. Fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, and ryegrass all green up and start actively growing again as temperatures drop to a ...
Fertilizing in fall helps your lawn build strong roots now for a greener, healthier yard next spring. Match fertilizer to your grass type and season, measure your lawn, and apply evenly with a rotary ...
September is the ideal time to apply slow-release nitrogen fertilizer to cool-season lawns. Use high-nitrogen, low-phosphorus blends to protect waterways and follow local rules. Use a spreader to ...
Editor's note:This story was originally published in 2016, and is being republished as part of our fall coverage. Some references may be out of date. If you’re like most people, you’re into the lawn ...
Fall will officially start Monday on the fall equinox, but summerlike weather will linger a while longer here. Things are starting to change in our lawns though. The growth of grasses like St.
Fall officially begins in less than a week, welcoming in cooler temperatures across Michigan and heralding the end of the growing season. Fall is when gardeners need to prepare for spring, though, by ...
Leaving grass blades taller heading into winter may be a recipe for inviting disease. Here are recommendations for mowing ...