Growing Grass

Grass grows and, therefore, it needs to be cut. Some people enjoy watching their grass grow and then getting the mower out to cut it. On the other hand, some people dread getting out in the heat to mow their grass again and again. Maybe you are thinking about turning your yard into just rocks or perhaps grass keeps invading your... more »

Grass seed varietals germinate and produce green shoots and blades at surprisingly different rates. Some fast-germinating seed will produce visible green shoots in as little as four days, while others will take several weeks to a month to show green shoots under similarly ideal environmental conditions. However, even with slower... more »

Most homeowners are impatient---they want the fastest-growing lawn they can find. Several varieties provide fast cover but considerations like time of year, ground temperature and growing zone can affect the fastest growers. more »

Growing crown vetch, Securigera varia, is usually recommended in an area where soil erosion control is necessary. It is a very hardy vine, technically a legume, that will help replace nitrogen in the soil. It acts as a ground cover and spreads by rhizomes underground, forming a thick, prickly, yet pretty mat of flowers that resemble... more »

Grass is one of the easiest landscape plants to grow, and certainly creates a beautiful ground cover. When you plant grass, you will need certain things to keep it thriving, besides the ground to grow it. more »