Canada Green Grass Seed, 500 Grams

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However, once the grass and lawn is more established, you can plant grass seed throughout the summer. 'Healthygrassis consistent and if you find that you have a couple of bare spots in yourlawnthen you may want to consider overseeding. This is a great way to sow newseedover existinglawnand can lead to fuller lookinggrass,' says Chris Bonnett, founder of GardeningExpress. 2. Choose the best grass seed Cover the seeds carefully once you have sown your seed with soil, using either your hand or a rake. Last but not least, never be discouraged by trial and error when planting new grass seeds. Growing lush greenery doesn’t have to be daunting with the right knowledge and effort. Get your hands dirty, and you'll discover what type of blend works best for you.” Cultivate the soil to a depth of 3 to 4 inches (7.6cm to 10cm). A soft, moist soil with a warm environment is best for seed growing. For larger areas, use a spreader to sow the seed. ‘Trying to use your hands for large areas can lead to very uneven coverage of grass seed,' says Walker. 'I have found that push rotary spreaders do an excellent job. They apply the seed at a consistent rate for uniform coverage.’

There are many different types of grass seed, and within those types, many different hybrid varieties that have been bred for various strengths, such as drought resistance, disease resistance, or heat resistance. Generally, when you buy a bag of grass seed, it will contain a mix of more than one type of grass. A lawn that’s made up of more than one grass type generally can withstand disease and other rough conditions more successfully than a lawn that’s only one kind of grass. When choosing your bag of seed, it helps to know the various types of grass that it includes. Here are some of the most common grass types: He adds, "You can have the best soil in the world, but if you don’t start with the right seed, your lawn is not going to be as healthy and green as you want it to be. Apart from choosing the best species of grass to grow, you need to carefully select the best cultivars that will perform well for your lawn's conditions. And timing is everything. The next step to growing a healthy green lawn is to know when to plant. As with any plant, that depends largely on where you live and the type of grass you plan to grow." To prepare your soil before planting grass seed, simply till and loosen the soil to create the best growing conditions – you don’t need to put down topsoil,’ says Jeremy Yamaguchi, CEO of Lawn Love.

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Soil health is key to successful grass seed planting. ‘Testing your soil for nutrient levels is an often-overlooked but crucial step in getting healthy new grass to grow,' says Witz. 'If your test shows any significant nutrient deficiencies, correct them before planting.' This could involve adding a liming product or nutrients via fertilization. Fertilize! To give your grass seed a helping hand, it's important to fertilize a lawn. Depending on the product, you can apply pre-seeding fertilizer at the preparation stage, or you can wait until after you have sown the seed to use starter fertilizer. Water thoroughly with light spray frequently. Soil must be kept moist until the new lawn is well rooted. Don't wash seeds away. You can toss annual ryegrass over a small lawn by hand, or use a spreader if sowing it over a large lawn. Water it daily until it becomes established, which is generally within just a few weeks. A 10-pound bag will overseed up to 2,000 square feet of lawn.

Leaves, straw, and peat moss can be used to help hold moisture for the seed to germinate and grow,’ adds James. For small areas, it's easy to sow grass seed by hand. ‘Carefully spread the seeds on the ground and cover them with about a quarter of an inch of soil,’ says Noah James, owner of Liberty Lawn Maintenance. Annual ryegrass needs at least six hours of full sun each day for growth, but will tolerate partial shade. During its brief lifespan, it's quite tolerant of drought and disease, and it withstands foot traffic very well. If you are using it to overseed a warm-season lawn, it's best to plant the ryegrass in the fall. In northern climates, it can also be planted in the spring. But once temperatures start to rise into the 80s, expect to see the ryegrass begin to yellow and die off. It will also die if temperatures fall below freezing for more than a few days. Common types of grasses grown as lawns are often divided into cold-season and warm-season categories based on their optimal growing areas. Annual ryegrass, unlike its perennial cousin, only survives for one season, but it is often used to overseed other types of grass during their dormancy in the winter.For grass that thrives, you need to consider the amount of sun exposure the lawn will receive each day and throughout the year. Some types of grasses, such as bluegrass and Bermudagrass, require several hours of direct sunshine each day to look their best. Bermudagrass is especially good for areas that are not only sunny, but also hot and dry. If that's your scenario, then Scotts Turf Builder Bermudagrass is a strong contender. On the other hand, if your lawn is shady or only receives a few hours of direct sun each day, Brian Feldman, senior director of technical operations at TruGreen makes these recommendations: "If you are planting grass in a shaded area, choose a grass seed mixture that is designed specifically for those conditions. The best lawn grass mixtures for shade in cool areas should contain tall fescue, fine fescue, and a small amount of perennial ryegrass. In warmer climates, St. Augustine or Zoysia are good choices." Once the grass is established, only water when needed and know when to water grass. 'Overwatering grass can lead to its demise and therefore grass should be watered during the cooler time periods and only once a week. When watering grass you are looking to water deeply to ensure there’s enough water to see through a drought, 'add the experts at Marshalls.

Centipede grass is a slowly growing grass that is very heat resistant and low-maintenance, but it does not tolerate foot traffic and will die in very low temperatures. Unlike most grasses, it does best in acidic soil. Wait to mow your new grass until it’s at least 3 inches tall. Mowing too soon can pull the delicate new grass right out of the soil.

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We find that Scotts Turf Builder Sun & Shade Mix is a reliable grass seed for gardeners living in the northern half of the U.S.