The best time to plant grass in the Northeast is mid-August to mid-September. See ideal seeding windows by state and germination times by grass type.
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North Jersey Planting Zones
North Jersey’s planting zones range from 6b in most of north Jersey to 7a and 7b throughout the middle to lower region.
The Best Grass Seed for New England Lawns
The best grass seeds for New England lawns are cool-season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass, fine fescue, perennial ryegrass, tall fescue, and mixtures.
Best Grass Seed for Arizona
The best grass for southern Arizona includes Bermudagrass and buffalograss. Kentucky bluegrass is great for northern Arizona.
Planting Zones of Central Pennsylvania
Central Pennsylvania is in planting zones 5b through 7a, with 5a being the coldest and smallest zone in the region.
Planting Zones of Northeast Pennsylvania
Most of northeast Pennsylvania is in planting zones 5b and 6a, with zones 6b and 7a also covering parts of the region.
Planting Zones of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Southeastern Pennsylvania is in planting zones 6b through 8a, meaning the average lowest temperatures are between -5 to 0 degrees Fahrenheit. More inside.
When to Aerate Your Lawn in Pennsylvania
Aerate your Pennsylvania lawn in the fall, but if you miss it do it in early summer when the weather is still cool.
The Best Grass Seed for East Tennessee
Fescues, Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, Zoysiagrass, and Bermudagrass are the best grasses for East Tennessee. Learn why here.
The Best Grass Seed for Middle Tennessee
Perennial ryegrass, Kentucky bluegrass, Bermudagrass, and Zoysiagrass are some of the grasses that thrive in Middle Tennessee. Learn why here.