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.

Epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, has a long history of use in gardens to supplement nutrients that the soil may be lacking. It's often marketed as a versatile garden aid, with claims it can boost ...

We've researched and compiled a top list of the best grass seed for overseeding in the Northeast ... The grass seed mix also contains WaterSmart PLUS Coating, which helps the soil retain moisture and ...

Other slow sprouters — spinach, for example — have compounds that inhibit germination in their seed coats. These compounds have to break down in the soil before the root and sprout can burst ...

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

Improving seed germination rates encourages healthy plant growth. That’s why one of the best accessories to buy for your ...

IN his Friday evening discourse at the Royal Institution on November 3 on “Germination of Seeds”, Sir Arthur Hill discussed the many ingenious devices for the protection of the seed and ...