Does the grass in your yard look bare in various locations? Growing grass will cover these bare spots and protect your soil from possible erosion. Grass also strengthens your home with a naturally beautiful look. Choose the best grass seeds for your area, plant them properly, and watch them grow into lush grass.
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Method 1 of 4: Planting Seeds
Step 1. Spread the seeds
For large areas, rent or purchase a lawn spreader or seedling machine, which will spread the seeds evenly throughout your yard. For small areas, spread the seedlings by hand.
- Use the number of seeds recommended by a lawn care professional at your garden and home store. Using the right amount is important to ensure that your lawn is covered with grass evenly.
- Don't over-plant. Don't use extra seeds by spreading them across the yard. Areas with excess seedlings will be overgrown with thin and unhealthy grass, as these grasses will compete with each other to attract the limited nutrients.
Step 2. Protect the seedlings with topsoil or mulch
Spread a small amount of topsoil over the entire seedling area, either by hand or with a grinder. Newly planted seedlings need protection from all elements until they take root.
- The palawija stover is a popular choice because it is cheap and easy to destroy once your field is ready. Avoid using straw that has a lot of seeds, fresh pine twigs that can inhibit grass growth (old pine twigs are better).
- Other types of mulch can also be used. However, do not use solid materials such as compost or sawdust thicker than 6 mm.
Step 3. Water the seedlings
Set the head of your garden hose to the “fog” setting and water the seedlings lightly until they are evenly wet.
- Do not use a strong stream or you will rinse out all the grass seeds.
- New seedlings should be watered daily until the grass grows a few inches.
Step 4. Keep your seedlings from being damaged by other people or pets
Keep your new seedlings out of the way for the first few weeks. Consider marking or using ropes or flags to guard your area. If pets and other animals are lost, consider providing a temporary fence to keep the yard out of harm's way.
Method 2 of 4: Choosing a Grass Type
Step 1. Do some research on the types of grass that grow well in your area
Most grasses are winter or warm grasses. It's important to know what types will do well where you live to ensure a healthy lawn all year round.
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Winter grass is planted in summer or near fall. The fastest growing season for grass is in mid to late fall. The grass grows well in the North, with very cold winters and warm summers. Winter grasses include:
- Kentucky bluegrass, which is a soft dark green grass that grows well in shade.
- Tall fescue, which is a coarse grass that doesn't require much care.
- Perennial ryegrass, which grows well in full sun and medium-textured soil.
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Warm season grass is planted in the spring. Growth begins in the summer. This type of grass grows well in areas with mild winters and very hot summers. Warm season grasses include below:
- Bermuda grass, which likes full sun, not shaded areas, and is soft in texture.
- Zoysia grass is a medium-textured grass that is tougher than most other warm-season grasses during the winter.
- St. Augustine grass is a coarse grass and cannot survive very cold winters.
Step 2. Determine what type of grass will grow well in your lawn conditions
The condition of the lawn will have an effect on the health of your lawn, as will the weather. Hundreds of varieties of seeds have been created to grow in specific environments. Consider the following points when choosing a grass type:
- Does your yard have good water catchment? Or is the water drying too fast? Some seeds are made to survive in soil that is difficult to absorb water. Others are designed to survive in dry soil.
- Is your yard plenty of shade or full sun?
- Will your grass be used as decoration, or do you want it so you can walk barefoot on it? Some grass is actually pretty but rough. Some are soft so they are suitable for outdoor activities.
- How often do you want to mow the grass in your yard? Some grasses grow quickly and need to be mowed weekly while others can be left on longer.
Step 3. You can buy grass seeds at a garden store or online
Buy from a trusted source.
- Calculate how many grass seeds you will need. Each type of seed provides a different amount of coverage. After you've calculated the area you want to plant, talk to the salesperson at the gardening shop. Ask how many seeds you should buy.
- Some seed sellers provide grass seed calculators.
Method 3 of 4: Preparing the Soil for Planting
Step 1. Till the top of the soil
Breaking down the top layer of soil makes it easier for grass seedlings to take root. If you have a large planting area, purchase or hire a tiller to crush the soil. If you have a small area, use a garden rake or hoe.
- As you work the soil, break up large lumps of earth so that the soil is smooth and even.
- Remove rocks, wood, and other debris from the yard.
- If you are adding seedlings to a lawn with a plot of soil, use a tiller or garden rake to crush them. Weed out the rest of the page as quickly as possible.
Step 2. Level the soil
If there are still spots on your yard that catch water when it rains, then those spots should be leveled. The seeds planted there will not last long. Level the soil by adding topsoil to the low areas. Run a tiller over the area to level it and mix it with the surrounding soil.
Step 3. Fertilize the soil
Grass grows better on fertile soil. Purchase a fertilizer made specifically to help grass grow.
Method 4 of 4: Taking Care of the Grass
Step 1. Keep watering
Once the grass grows a few inches then you no longer need to water it every day. Water several times a week. Make sure the soil is completely wet.
- If the grass starts to turn brown or looks dry, water it right away to restore it.
- Do not water your yard after a heavy rain or the water may become stagnant.
Step 2. Mow your grass
Mowing the grass will encourage it to grow thick and healthy. If the grass grows too high, it will become hard and curly. Cut when the grass reaches a height of 10 cm.
- The grass clippings in the yard serve as natural foliage to help the grass grow stronger.
- Consider using a push reel cutter instead of a machine. Push-pull mowers are better for the health of your lawn because they cut neatly, unlike a mower with a machine that rips and crushes grass, increasing the risk of disease. In addition, the push reel cutter is non-polluting.
Step 3. Fertilize the page
After 6 weeks, when the grass is healthy and tall, provide additional fertilizer made specifically for the grass. This ensures healthy growth throughout the season. Fertilize your lawn at the start of each growing season.
Tips
- Birds love to see people scatter grass seeds because it is considered an opportunity to eat free.
- Find out what's causing the bald patches on your page. Is there erosion? Infertile land? Drought? Flood?
