Learn to match seed starting with the natural peak growth phases of different grass species for a lush, healthy lawn.

2:53 p.m. Feb. 5, 2024: This article has been updated to correct the spelling of Jim Baird’s name. Tearing out your lawn can be a tough decision, especially if you have children or dogs who love to ...

To grow a lush and healthy lawn, it's essential to plant your seeds at the appropriate times of the year. Planting in the summer heat makes it harder to keep tender young seedlings thriving, so spring ...

As the first signs of spring arrive, homeowners are eager to get the garden and lawn in shape. For turf areas, this often includes overseeding and reseeding existing lawns or star ...

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MOUNT PLEASANT — When James McKee became president of his community’s homeowners association three years ago, he did it for the stormwater ponds. The 13 ponds in Seaside Farms provide protection ...

The idea of restoring native ecosystems attracted Marc Pastorek’s interest in the 1990s, when he learned of the work of Drs. Charles Allen and Malcolm Vidrine. The two professors at Louisiana State ...

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Tearing out your lawn can be a tough decision, especially if you have children or dogs who love to roll and play. Or — no judgment here — maybe you just enjoy the visual serenity of a swath of green ...