Seeding & Sod
8 guides
How to Repair a Patchy Lawn With Seed
Learn how to do lawn patch repair the right way: scratch the soil, pick matching seed, water consistently, and get bare spots growing again in a few weeks.
July 2, 2026
Choosing the Right Grass Seed for a Shady Yard
Find the best grass seed for shade with this practical guide to shade-tolerant varieties, planting tips, and realistic expectations for growing grass under t...
June 26, 2026
Cool-Season vs Warm-Season Grass: Which Is Right for Your Yard
Choose the right grass for your lawn: cool-season grasses for the north, warm-season for the south, and what to do in the tricky transition zone.
June 24, 2026
Grass Seed vs Sod: Cost, Time, and Trade-offs
Sod vs seed: which is right for your yard? Compare costs, establishment timelines, and real trade-offs to choose the smarter option for your lawn.
June 23, 2026
The Best Time of Year to Plant Grass Seed
Cool-season grasses do best seeded in early fall; warm-season grasses in late spring. Here's how to read soil temps and pick the right window.
June 17, 2026
How to Lay Sod for an Instant Lawn
Learn how to lay sod the right way — from soil prep and grading to staggered seams, rolling, and the watering schedule that gets roots down fast.
June 13, 2026
Starting a New Lawn From Seed, Start to Finish
Learn how to plant grass seed the right way—soil prep, seeding rates, watering schedules, and first-mow timing for a new lawn that actually fills in.
June 9, 2026
How to Overseed a Thin Lawn for a Thicker Stand
Learn how to overseed a lawn the right way: timing, seed rates, prep, and aftercare to turn thin, patchy turf into a dense, healthy stand.
June 5, 2026