In northern states, Kentucky bluegrass is king. Fine fescues, including creeping red, chewings, sheeps and hard fescues are also well adapted to northern winters. But don’t plant only one grass seed ...

Here's exactly how often you should overseed to keep your lawn looking thick and lush. Overseed lawns in warmer regions yearly for winter color; every 2-3 years in cooler regions if lawn looks thin, ...