Q: I want to help my Bermuda lawn to come out of dormancy and replace my overseeded ryegrass. I’ve heard that scalping the winter grass and/or withholding water will encourage and speed up the ...

DEAR NEIL: I have a Bermuda grass lawn that was sodded three years ago by our builder. It’s on about 4 inches of light brown soil. I’ve done everything I can think of to get it to green up. Before ...

Our average last freeze is around the third week of March. Spring fever has already reached a fever pitch by this time. The medley of rich colors in nurseries tends to further worsen our common sense.

Dear Neil: Please define scalping. I know the best mowing height for Bermuda grass is 1.5 inches. How short is scalping? How does it differ from dethatching and aerating? Answer: Scalping is often ...