Credit: Mike Mozart via flickr/CC Sod is strips of established green grass. On the top of the strips is grass and on the bottom is soil. Sod is sold in rolls like pictured above. When the sod is ready to…
Ideally, every grass seed would create a nice thick lawn in a matter of days. Unfortunately, grass grows slower than most of us would like. In some cases, it may take 30 days or more to just begin to germinate.…
Cool-season grass is what thrives in Michigan and most of the northern United States. This type of grass is able to withstand the cold Michigan winters. It is at its best (lush and green) in the spring and fall when…
One of the keys to establishing a lush new lawn from grass seed is to use an appropriate fertilizer. You should avoid applying the majority of fertilizers found at your local hardware store. Many of these fertilizers will kill or…
It is currently about 35°F here as I am writing. I am dreaming about the day that I can pull out my fire pit, have a couple of beers, and some good conversations with friends. There is something special about sitting…
There are a lot of variables that come into play when considering how long grass seed takes to grow. Things like soil temperature, sunlight, seed type, and water factor into the growth of grass seed. Generally, grass seed will being…
For most people, there are usually at least a couple of weeks during the lawn cutting season when it seems to rain and rain. Of course, the rain produces grass growth and the lawn begins to become too long for…
The type of grass that is right for your property depends on your climate. For example, if you live in the northern part of the United States, cool season grass seed works best here. In the warm southern areas, warm…
Top Soil and Grass Seed I have personally grown grass seed using only top soil in two areas of my lawn. I did not use the expensive lawn soil sold for about $7.00 a bag at Lowe's or Home Depot.…
You may have considered storing grass over the winter or for an extended period of time. However, keep in mind that grass seed does expire. The bags that hold the grass seed commonly feature a stamped expiration date that you…