Are you considering an attempt to germinate grass seed by laying it on top of the soil? Here are a few things you should know ...

I’ve seen various cold stratification methods for seeds, including using empty milk containers, buckets, and ice cube trays.

Many farmers in western North Dakota have planted cover crops like cereal rye or triticale this fall, but as dry as this ...

While gardens are still going strong with warm season plants, it is just a matter of time before we get a killing freeze, and ...

The best time to plant bluebonnet seeds are from Sept. 1-Dec. 15, and for the best results plant before mid-November. Planting seeds during the fall to early winter months gives the seeds time to ...

Keep the soil moist, transplant after germination, it will grow quickly, change the pot once a year, and ...

The best time to dig is from October ... A 'tilth' is a fine soil surface which is essential for seed germination. A surface tilth should guarantee good contact between seed and soil, so that ...

serves as a visual confirmation of planting into good soil conditions (moisture, temperature) for strong germination. Soil organic material is also displayed, letting the farmer know if there is ...