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How Long Does Grass Seed Take to Grow? (3-30 days)
New grass seed takes 3 days to 1 month to germinate, depending on the grass type, climate, and soil conditions. Plant ryegrass for fastest growth.
What’s the Best Height to Cut Your Grass?
Discover the best mowing height for your grass with our easy-to-read chart. We’ll break down the cutting heights for each grass type for a thriving lawn.
How to Repair Mole Damage in Your Yard
We talked to an expert on how to repair mole damage in your yard: Push ridges down with a shovel or rake down molehills. Finally, overseed.
10 Winter Landscaping Ideas
Explore 10 winter landscaping ideas for a captivating garden. Learn from experts how to work with structure, texture, and light when most plants are dormant.
How to Divide Ornamental Grasses
Learn how to divide ornamental grasses like a pro. Master timing, technique, and follow our expert tips to rejuvenate and multiply your plants for free.
13 Best Flowers and Plants for Goth Gardens
Sedum with dark foliage, petunias with truly black petals, and other common plants such as lavender — these are among the best plants for goth gardens.
How to Tell if Your Lawn Needs Sulfur
Don’t ignore the signs your lawn needs sulfur, including yellowing of new grass growth, stunted growth, and poor root development.
When is the Best Time to Apply Sulfur to Your Lawn?
The best time to apply sulfur to lawns is early fall and late spring, but the best window will depend on your geographical location.
Yard-Core! Superfans Show Team Spirit Through Lawn Art
Discover how the sports team lawn logo trend started and how you can prep and paint your lawn with your team’s logo without damaging it.