3 hours ago - Environment
It's lawn-seeding time in Michigan
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It's prime time in Michigan to plant grass seed for patching bare spots or overseeding lawns.
Why it matters: Plant too late and grass might not establish before winter; too early and young grass could still be exposed to stressful summer heat.
Zoom in: In the Mitten State, the optimal fall seeding window closes about mid-September, according to Axios' analysis of each state's Cooperative Extension guidance.
Between the lines: The calendar follows the grass type.
- The farther north you go, the earlier the window closes as that first frost approaches.
Yes, but: Some homeowners are trending away from grass altogether.
The bottom line: If you seed outside your region's best window, you could be tossing away time and money along with those seeds.