Dormant lawn seeding will create healthier, thicker grass in spring. Sow seeds in late fall or early winter once soil ...

Plant warm-season grasses in spring and cool-season grasses in fall if possible. Spring is an option for cool-season grasses ...

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 ...

The first thing to know about planting grass seed is that preparation is essential for a lush lawn. It does not matter whether you start a new lawn from seeds or fix that annoying bare spot or rough ...

Ryegrass will provide color all winter and die out in spring when the dormant turf begins to actively grow. Freila / Getty Images If you live in a warm region, you don’t have to settle for a brown ...

Meet Mike in Warrenton, Virginia at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5 Fall is the best time for gardening. The soil is still toasty warm, but the weather is nice and cool, and many things only grow well in the ...

It's true! Vegetables do grow in my lawn especially during winter when the grass doesn't grow as fast. This video explains ...

Editor’s note: How Does Your Garden Grow is a series the Gazette will feature again this growing season, provided by master gardener Ken Oles of Wrentham. He will discuss various backyard gardening ...

Spring rain brings your lawn back to life. With cooler temperatures and plenty of moisture in the ground, the grass tends to grow faster, requiring frequent mowing. However, spring lawn is not always ...