Native types of grass typically need less water than non-native grasses. Plus, they can make your lawn more fun. Here are nine options.

Water a newly seeded lawn lightly as many as four times a day. After the seed germinates, continue watering daily until the ...

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Modern sod farming has been around since World War II. In 1997, the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimated that sod farming was an $800 million annual business.

To ensure green grass year-round, you can overseed your warm-season grass (such as centipede or Bermuda) with cool-season grass (such as ryegrass). And, while you're at it: Cut your lawn high.

A beautiful, lush green lawn doesn’t happen by chance. It starts with selecting the right grass. Some types of lawn grass thrive in full sun, others prefer shade, and a few can handle a bit of both.