If you time it right, the one-two punch of aerating and overseeding will transform a thin, weak lawn into a lush carpet.

Maintaining a healthy lawn doesn't always come easily, especially if your grass has bare patches or looks thin. Overseeding is a popular method that helps to rejuvenate your lawn, making the grass ...

The best time to aerate is when your grass is actively growing—spring or fall in cool areas, and late spring in warm ones.

Knowing how to overseed a lawn in fall will help you to quickly, easily and affordably help to restore it after enduring the hot summer months. Temperature and weather conditions can be equally ...

Fall is a key time for lawns across Iowa, especially following a particularly dry, hot summer. As Adam Thoms, assistant professor in horticulture and extension turfgrass specialist with Iowa State ...

Don’t fertilize and overseed together—grass seedlings and mature grass need different care. Fertilize either before overseeding or after seedlings have matured. Proper timing and technique are key for ...

My dad commonly used the expression “sick and tired of being sick and tired.” He applied it to many situations in life, which mostly led to a laugh or shrug by his family. I’m not sure he’d apply this ...

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 ...

For the sake of consistency, start by getting grass seeds that are similar to the existing grass. If you want to change it up instead, get a variety of grass seeds that grow in your area. Once you ...

Dethatching, aerating and overseeding your lawn can help fill in bald patches and strengthen it against diseases, weeds or insects. Dethatching, aerating and overseeding your lawn can help fill in ...