In an earlier post I wrote general themes for starting seeds in hot weather. Here are some specific tricks. Viability and vigor of seeds deteriorates when they are stored in warm places, especially if ...

These soils issues are the problem. Incorrect soil temperature, planting depth, or pH often prevent grass seed from germinating. Soil compaction and poor drainage can suffocate seeds and lead to poor ...

Germinating seeds in paper towel used to be a popular way to test seeds for viability. But more and more people are using ...

Cool temperatures over the past three weeks have slowed the germination and establishment of perennial ryegrass used for divot repair. Pre-germinating the seed can jump start this process. Although ...

Germinating tomato seeds is somewhat intensive but generally produces good results. Learn how to germinate tomato seeds faster with the following steps. Starting tomatoes from seed is a necessity if ...

Weeds are a constant problem if you have a yard or garden. They take advantage of any weakness in your lawn and quickly dominate if given the chance. Once they are established, it's almost impossible ...

Here are some good tips for germinating seeds that are hard to start or are having trouble germinating. Have some patience though as it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks for a seed to ...