Tips To Successfully Plant A Lawn Or Grow Grass

Starting a new lawn or seeding a lawn is not difficult as is made out to be, and can be done successfully by anyone. You just need preparation, the right quality seeds, well-prepared soil and a little patience, and you are good to go. You probably have heard your neighbors suggesting you to resort to professionals, which is a wise thing to do. However, you yourself can do it successfully following the tips in this article.

Just a little time from your end and know-how can help you achieve a beautiful expanse of green grass. Tips to grow grass in your yard:

Purchase the right grass seed- Finding a top quality grass seed is key to planting a yard successfully. You must buy grass seed that will ensure green grass color, and one that has been bred for disease and insect resistance and drought tolerance. It is also important that the time you choose to plant your seed is right, for example, spring or fall are the ideal times for cool-season grass seeds, whereas late spring to mid-summer are the preferred times for warm-season grasses. Remember for the best outcomes, you need the best grass seed.

Prepare the soil- It should start with testing your soil first to understand what nutrient your soil might be lacking in followed by getting rid of all debris. Use a rake to scratch the soil surface, then dig about 6 inches deep to remove roots and rocks. Till your soil by hand, and mix amendments, mulch, or compost into it. Smooth the area with a rake to make it level.

Sow the seed- Use a spreader for the purpose- a broadcast or drop spreader for large areas, and a hand spreader in smaller areas.

Topdress the soil- Add peat moss over your soil to lock in moisture.

Fertilize- Use starter fertilizers that are low in nitrogen.

Water- Water your lawn 1 to 1.5 inches per week when the grass grows high enough, so that the soil is moist (newly seeded yards require plenty of moisture). The best time to water your lawn is before 10 a.m., or between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Mowing- It is only when the grass has reached 3 to 4 inches that you should go ahead with the first mow.

Simply putting down the new grass seed at the right time of the year isn’t enough, looking after it consistently is equally important. For that, you must work toward ensuring they maintain adequate moisture until the grass is well established, so keep the soil surface moist until few weeks post seed germination. Water lightly a few times every day. Again, do not go overboard meaning do not overwater, which can suffocate young grass, and may lead to disease. After their root systems develop, replace frequent watering with less frequent, yet deeper watering. Then comes mowing- an important aspect of lawn care in Simpsonville. Do not mow if the soil is too wet, as you might put new seedlings in harm’s way.