Ballistic dispersal uses force to launch seeds away from the parent plant. Active force happens when the seed pod dries out.

A natural lawn can save you money on your water bill and time on lawn care. Native plants have spent thousands of years ...

Looking at this month's Country Life magazine pictures of David and Victoria Beckham's country estate, it's hard to believe ...

Growing a healthy lawn in a more sustainable manner is better for the environment and can also help reduce maintenance. A healthy lawn starts with selecting the right grass seed. Photo by Outsidepride ...

Those who tried to patch dead spots in the lawn or seed a new lawn at the traditional prime time just after Labor Day had little success this year. Grass seed needs consistently damp soil to sprout, ...

A top official at the Oregon Department of Agriculture has told lawmakers the agency faces an unprecedented situation with enforcing grass seed pricing regulations this year. Under state law, ODA ...

Good thing is, fall is the perfect time to give the lawn a good shot in the arm.

Ok. Let’s get this out of the way. Every time I write about lawns, my inbox jams up with messages from the lawn haters. “Biological wasteland.” “Unconscionable assault on nature.” “Abomination upon ...

Whether you're revamping your lawn due to spotty patches or planting a new lawn, you're probably looking for a fast-growing grass seed that'll have your yard lush and covered in no time. Luckily, ...

Four non-native species are now considered invasive in North America: Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius), Portuguese broom ...

Q: My Empress Wu hosta has seed pods on the flower stems (see reader's photo). I would like to plant some of the seeds just to see if I can get them to germinate. I realize that the Empress Wu is most ...