If your lawn is looking patchy, thin, and worn, figuring out a way to fix it can be a challenge. In many cases, the relatively inexpensive practice of overseeding your lawn can do the trick. It can ...

Spring means it's time for gardeners to think about seedlings, those little baby plants all ready to get plunked into the ground. And a hands-on technique for growing them, called "soil blocking," is ...

Spreading seed Spread the seed uniformly over the soil surface. Seed the lawn in at least two different directions to ensure full, uniform coverage. If you are seeding into an existing lawn, remember ...

Everything you need to know to make your own seed starting mix at home. Seed starting mix is a soilless material that provides those just right conditions that seeds need to germinate. Seeds are ...

One of the best ways to keep your lawn looking thick and lush is overseeding, the process of spreading new grass seed over your existing turf. But how often should you overseed, and when is the best ...

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Spread grass the way the pro’s do. Spring grass seeding is challenging due to short growing windows and weed competition. Slit seeding improves germination, protects seeds, and provides even ...

Overseeding is one of the simplest ways to revive a tired lawn in spring, helping to fill in sad-looking spots as well as improve grass colour and thickness. But before you reach for the seed, a ...