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.

The need for lawn maintenance hits a peak in summer. Besides the constant mowing, watering is needed in dry spells and pests like insects, diseases and weeds may need to be dealt with. Mid- to ...

Using sod is a great way to achieve an instant lawn, and it’s OK to install any time until the ground freezes. Sod rolls are 2 feet wide and 5 feet long, or 10 square feet per roll. Divide the square ...

Lawns have taken a beating from the long, hot dry spells of summer and many are now in urgent need of repair or renovation. "Most lawns are made of cool-season grasses that don't like excessive heat ...

It is important to many people to have an attractive lawn. Often damage occurs to an area of lawn and it seems to take a long time to recoup. St. Augustine grass, which is the most common lawn grass ...

CHECK FOR LAWN PESTS: Some lawns are being damaged by sod webworms. Large, browned-out areas that exceed 1,000 square feet can occur almost overnight. You may notice numerous small, tan or gray moths ...

When you've got a patchy brown spot in your lawn, should you use sod or grass seed to repair it? Both options have their place in restoring your lawn to the lush, green carpet you want, but there are ...