Ah, summertime. The warm weather draws you outdoors, whether you're relaxing on the patio, tossing a ball to your dog, or enjoying dinner al fresco with the family. Naturally, with all that time ...

Dormant seeding is a technique that takes advantage of winter temperatures to plant grass so that by spring you're growing a ...

I have fond memories of growing gladioli as a kid growing up in Nebraska — and at this point in summer I’m seeing them in bloom around the Chicago area. The gladiolus produces a large, showy flower ...

ST PAUL, Minn. — With Minnesota summers being relatively short and residents determined to make every day count, sun and hot temps are the choice of many. But if your lawn had a vote, it would opt for ...

Lawn areas may need a quick RX for bare spots. And why do plants fail shortly after planting? The squirrels are driving us squirrely, is it possible to better coexist with them? Lawns There is an easy ...

Those who tried to patch dead spots in the lawn or seed a new lawn at the traditional prime time just after Labor Day had little success this year. Grass seed needs consistently damp soil to sprout, ...

Choosing the right grass species is the first step in establishing or reestablishing a lawn. Horticulturalists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach answer questions about establishing ...

When the winter months are in full swing and your lawn looks less than lush, it’s tempting to start planning for greener days. But is January the right time to sprinkle grass seed and jumpstart your ...

Cooling temperatures mean a lot of things to gardeners. One of those things is that it doesn’t feel like the weather is trying to kill us anymore, and it’s also time to re-seed those fescue lawns or ...

Prepare the area for dormant seeding in the fall to ensure good seed-to-soil contact. Dormant-seed cold-season grasses until mid-winter and apply the seed at the usual rate. Do not use pre-emergent ...

Snow or controlled moisture is vital for the success of dormant seeding.