Sod is the quicker lawn method, but you can't walk on your new lawn right away and it's much more expensive Planting grass seed takes longer but saves you much more money long-term. Both methods ...

Sod requires two-to-four weeks of total saturation in order for the roots to take hold. If a lush green yard is on your list of home-improvement projects, start planning now. According to the ...

Sod establishes faster than grass seed when filling in a bare spot in your lawn. Grass seed is easier to work with than sod, and is more cost-effective, especially when filling in larger patches.

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 ...

Q: Can you identify the plant with purple flowers in the photo? I’ve been told that it’s a noxious plant by someone who thought it was purple loosestrife, and that it was banned in many municipalities ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. My river birch tree that is about 30 feet tall had the top knocked off with ...

This seeding method is the process of sewing grass in the winter when low air and soil temperatures prevent the grass from germinating. The grass remains dormant all winter. When the weather warms in ...