Even in mid-winter, you can still dream of spring ... and your hopes for a deep green, luxuriant lawn this year. If you'd like to get a head start on the gorgeous grass of your fantasies, why not ...

A: Here are a few basics: The site should be prepared before sodding. Weeds, rocks and construction wastes (bits of concrete, mortar-mixing areas) should be eliminated. Avoid pre-emergence weedkillers ...