The days at the end of the growing season seem to fly by as the weather changes. If aerating and overseeding is on your end-of-season lawn to-do list, don’t wait too long into the fall. Cold ...

Prepare the area for dormant seeding in the fall to ensure good seed-to-soil contact. Dormant-seed cold-season grasses until mid-winter and apply the seed at the usual rate. Do not use pre-emergent ...

I have fond memories of growing gladioli as a kid growing up in Nebraska — and at this point in summer I’m seeing them in bloom around the Chicago area. The gladiolus produces a large, showy flower ...

Is there really a way to get ahead on spring lawn care before winter even hits? There aren't many people who consider this seeding option in late summer once the temperatures start to drop, but ...

Spreading grass seed in the winter months can help set the stage for a greener, healthier lawn—but timing and technique matter. Many homeowners think of overseeding as simply adding seed to an ...

Slit seeding is an efficient and effective way to overseed a lawn. It offers homeowners a tried and tested alternative to ...

Cool season and warm season grasses are treated a bit differently this time of year. But nonetheless, both could benefit from some maintenance to ensure they grow lush next spring. The cooler weather ...

Fall is here. Making sure your trees and yard are ready for changing temperatures or decorating your home can be daunting. Thankfully, Red Shovel can help. According to Red Shovel, right now is the ...

Early spring maintenance is crucial for a healthy lawn that can withstand summer conditions. Apply fertilizer, reseed bare spots and control weeds before they emerge. Soil testing can determine the ...

We should all know by now that it's better to change over traditional lawns to eco lawns or other ground cover. But the reality is, most people refuse to break up with their lawns. If you are ...

Struggling with patchy grass? Learn why aerating and overseeing might not be working, and how to avoid making mistakes that ...

Cool-season grasses, like the Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue lawns common to many parts of Kansas, have had about enough of summer. The state’s high temperatures and sporadic rainfall often cause ...