BROOKINGS, S.D. -- Wheat growers will soon be deciding what their seeding rate will be. Although it's a routine management decision, seeding rate is a critical component to achieving maximum ...

If you're going to slit-seed in spring, do so when the soil temperature reaches 55°F to 65°F. Slit-seeding has a higher germination rate than overseeding Reserve slit-seeding for lawns in rough shape.

Spring planting is a race to get your grass seed germinated and into adulthood before they face off with summer heat and weeds. That means the earlier you can get grass seed in the ground, the better.

Getting a lush, green lawn isn’t just about the seed you choose—it’s about planting it at the right time for your grass type and climate. Warm-season grasses thrive when sown in late spring, while ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - There is Spring cleaning and then there is Spring seeding. Today we’re going to learn tips from local farmers in an organization called “FarmaSis” and how their group is ...

Weather “whiplash” in the spring is nothing new for Midwest farmers. This spring, varied weather events were plentiful. From ...

Planting grass seed right now can backfire fast if you use the wrong type. Spring grass seeding is risky due to weather, weeds, and summer heat challenges. Perennial ryegrass and tall fescue are best ...

Spring is more than around the corner; for Colorado gardeners, it is within sight and there’s no time to waste. Here are some of the plant decision-making items you’ll need to make soon for the ...

Slit-seeding is not the best way to renovate a lawn in all cases, but it can be a superior way to fill in a patchy lawn or a lawn with lots of large bare spots in it. There are specific times of the ...