If you plan to sow grass seeds on top of your soil, you'll have to know the best grass types for your climate and area.

Although most small birds prefer insects or native, wild seeds to munch on, they will also dine on lawn seeds if given the ...

This is because you cannot plant grass seed and use these products. These products work by stopping the germination of seeds. They cannot tell the difference between good grass seeds and bad weed ...

Grass seed is best sown from late summer to mid-autumn ... Shake the box to mix up seeds. A good rule of thumb is to spread seed at 50g per square metre (or at the rate it says on the packet).

"If grass seeds feel wet or have a moist, mildew smell, there's a good chance that the grass seed is no longer viable for your lawn," says McCausland. After you've double-checked the seeds are dry ...

On the other hand, warm season grasses (Bermuda, buffalo grass, zoysia ... greens such as lettuce would be good candidates for later sowing. Other annual seeds not requiring cold stratification ...