If your yard is still looking more brown than ever and you simply aren't getting the results that you want, you might wonder whether it's time to put in a new lawn by digging out the old grass.

Even with careful planning, it's possible to find that you have some grass seed left over after lawn care season comes to a close. If you have some old grass seed that's been stored for a while ...

At the same time you'll remove masses of old grass clippings and other debris that can build up on the surface of the lawn, forming a layer called thatch. This can hinder drainage and encourages ...

In most gardens, a hard-wearing family lawn mixture, containing rye grass, would be suitable. Prepare the soil by skimming off any old grass, removing large stones and weeds, and then roughly ...