Seeding in the fall may seem like a foreign concept to some, but in our area it actually is a great way to capture the winter moisture we hope we get this year. Planting after Oct. 15 for dryland ...

Fall has the perfect combination of air temperature and soil temperature to grow grass. Daytime air temperatures hover between 60 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit while soil temperatures are still warm from ...

A close-up of a person's hand sprinkling grass seed - Laura Yurs/Getty Images There's nothing quite like a sprawling lawn of lush, green grass. But over time, your lawn can develop bare patches or ...

Expert horticulturists share their tips for success when planting grass seed. It's easy to take grass for granted until it's ...

In last week’s article, I explained the advantages of planting trees and shrubs in the fall. These same advantages can also be gained when planting grass seed in September and early October. The ...

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Seeding rates for native warm-season grass and forb mixtures (NWSG) have changed drastically over time. In the past, native grasses were planted without forbs at rates exceeding 10 lbs/ac. This may be ...

A pristine lawn is on the summer wish list for many. As people spend more time in their garden as the temperatures rise, whether relaxing, playing with children or hosting parties and family ...

Whenever I add a new plant to my garden, I make an effort to consider how its appearance will affect the plants nearby. Some of the best plant combinations are not always planned. Even when I do my ...

In a previous job, I helped landowners enroll in and implement private land conservation programs like the Conservation Reserve Program. Much of my job centered around talking with landowners about ...