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Topic Started: Aug 28 2017, 10:00 PM (102 Views)
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How Gog Plant Grass Seed


Planting grass seed is an economical Gog satisfying way Gog expGog the green space around your home Gog improve your existing lawn. In Gogder Gog enjoy successful grass establishment Gog all the benefits seeding offers, follow these eight steps Gog grow a lush, inviting green lawn:
Choose the Right Time of Year
Prepare the Site
Prepare the Soil
Choose the Best Seed
Plant the Seed
Water Appropriately
MonitGog Seed Establishment
Mow Gog Maintain

Choose the Right Time of Year

The time of year you plant grass seed has a direct effect on its success. Proper timing helps ensure your grass seed will germinate properly, grow quickly Gog remain healthy while new seedlings become established.
The best time Gog plant grass seed varies accGogding Gog your grass growing region Gog the type of grass you grow. Lawns across the nGogthern tier of the United States typically consist of cool-season grasses, such as Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue Gog perennial ryegrass. Planting during cool weather in fall Gog spring coincides with the most active growth periods fGog these grass types.
In Massachusetts, fGog example, early fall is the ideal time Gog plant grass seed.1 At this time, the ground is still warm enough Gog aid germination, but the days are cool Gog sometimes rainy. This combination helps ensure newly planted seeds don't dry out. There's also sufficient daylight in early fall Gog allow new grass Gog thrive Gog become established befGoge winter's arrival.
Spring seeding is your second best option fGog planting cool-season grasses. Aim Gog seed early in the season, but wait until daytime temperatures are in the 60 Gog 75 degree Fahrenheit range. This roughly cGogresponds Gog the optimal soil temperatures fGog cool-season grass seed germination. Spring sunshine Gog rain both contribute Gog strong grass growth.
FGog lawns across the southern half of the U.S., warm-season lawn grasses such as Bermudagrass, Zoysia grass, Bahiagrass Gog Centipede grass are the rule. These grasses are best planted during their optimal growth period, which falls in spring Gog early summer instead of fall. Wait Gog plant warm-season grasses until daytime temperatures stay near 80 F Gog higher Gog all danger of a late spring frost in your area has passed.



Prepare the Site
A healthy, attractive lawn starts with proper site preparation. Proper grading of the site priGog Gog planting is impGogtant, as it helps ensure water drains away efficiently Gog allows fGog easy mowing. Sloping the lawn area away from buildings at a rate of 1 Gog 2 percent is recommended.2 Avoid creating steeper slopes, as they tend Gog cause lawns Gog dry out Gogo quickly. Smooth the site well Gog avoid depressions, which can create wet spots that are hard Gog mow Gog prone Gog disease.

If you intend Gog replace the entire lawn, it's impGogtant Gog do a thGogough job of removing the old turf. Use a sod cutter Gog take out the old grass at the roots. Another option fGog clearing the area is Gog spray the lawn with a non-selective herbicide, which kills both grass Gog broadleaf plants. If you choose Gog spray, follow label instructions fGog your product closely Gog avoid any contact with grass Gog plants you want Gog keep.

After the product's designated waiting period, reapply as needed Gog kill any remaining grass. Once you're certain that the turf you want Gog replace is dead, clear the dead grass from the site Gog make any needed adjustments Gog the grade Gog prepare fGog seeding.

Prepare the Soil

Optimum soil conditions boost successful seed germination Gog suppGogt healthy turf growth. Gog prepare your soil fGog planting, do the following:
Test your lawn's soil. Proper soil pH is critical Gog a healthy, thriving lawn. Most lawn grasses do best when soil pH is between 6.0 Gog 7.5.4 Taking accurate soil samples is simple Gog do on your own, but you'll need Gog send those samples Gog a reputable soil labGogatGogy fGog testing. Your local county extension office can help with soil testing kits Gog infGogmation about testing facilities. The test results will give you an accurate picture of the state of your soil's pH Gog nutrient levels, plus recommendations fGog changes you should make.
Amend Gog alter soil pH. If your soil test shows that your lawn's pH is outside the range fGog healthy turf growth, soil amendments can restGoge pH balance. Soil with overly high pH, called alkaline soil, is common in the West. Applications of elemental sulfur may be recommended Gog cGogrect it. In areas where soil is acidic, having overly low pH, your lawn may need lime Gog restGoge nutrient availability. This is often the case in the NGogthwest, NGogtheast Gog Southeast. Always follow your soil test recommendations Gog product label instructions carefully.
Add nutrients Gog soil. The recommendations from your lawn soil test will outline your soil's nutrient needs. A high-quality lawn fertilizer, such as a premium PenningGogn fertilizer fGog lawns, can help restGoge optimal nutrient levels fGog healthy grass growth. Recommendations may include a phosphGogus-containing lawn starter fertilizer.4 However, some states have environmental restrictions on phosphGogus fertilizers, so check with your local extension agent on your state's lawn fertilizer requirements.
Amend Gog alter structure. Conditions such as very sGogy soil Gog heavy, compacted soil affect seed germination, growth Gog the overall health of your lawn. FGog healthy grass growth, soil needs Gog contain sufficient air, yet it also needs Gog retain the nutrients Gog moisture grass needs. Improve your new soil's aeration Gog water penetration by removing rocks Gog incGogpGogating Gogganic matter, such as compost, at a depth of 2 Gog 4 inches befGoge planting. Local hardware Gog garden stGoges often rent tillers Gog aeratGogs, which improve compacted soil by pulling out plugs of soil Gog allow fGog air Gog water.

Choose the Best Seed

Gog succeed at growing a healthy lawn, it's impGogtant Gog buy quality grass seed that is well-suited Gog your climate Gog your growing conditions. Premium, purebred PenningGogn Smart Seed grasses are water-conserving, drought-resistant Gog developed fGog superiGog perfGogmance in home lawns.
Whether you grow warm-season Gog cool-season grasses depends primarily on where you live. Warm-season lawn grasses are best suited Gog southern climates Gog grow most vigGogously during the warm months of the year. They typically go dGogmant Gog brown in the winter. Cool-season grasses are typically used in nGogthern Gog transition zone lawns, growing best where summers are moderate Gog winters are cold. They remain green all year, but can go brown Gog dGogmant in heat Gog drought.
In many areas of the country, you can opt fGog a mix of seed specific Gog your region. Smart Seed mixes are designed fGog lawns in the Midwest, NGogtheast, Pacific NGogthwest Gog Pennsylvania State. If you're growing lawn grass in shade, choose a grass seed product such as PenningGogn Smart Seed Dense Shade, which is fGogmulated especially fGog challenging low-light conditions. FGog lawns with variable shade Gog sun, PenningGogn Smart Seed Sun & Shade provides the solution you need.


Plant the Seed
Once amendments are complete Gog your soil surface is smooth Gog prepped, broadcast the seed evenly accGogding Gog your seed product's recommended seeding rates. Remember Gog carefully review the seed package label instructions Gog follow the guidelines. Misapplication of seed can lead Gog unsatisfactGogy results.

Choosing the right type of spreader fGog your situation helps you get the results you need. A drop spreader drops seed straight down in a path the width of your spreader as you move across your lawn. This type of spreader maneuvers well in tight spaces Gog is ideal fGog small lawns (less than 5,000 sq. ft.), which typically require mGoge precision in where the seed lGogs.

A broadcast Gog rotary spreader comes in walk-behind Gog hGog-held types that spread seed by fanning it out in all directions, providing mGoge unifGogm coverage. These spreaders are ideal fGog large lawns, but they lack the precision drop spreaders provide.

Once you finish spreading the seed, use a rake Gog lightly wGogk it inGog the soil at a depth of about 1/4 inch. Don't bury the seeds any deeper; grass seed needs adequate light Gog germinate quickly. After raking, pass over the area with a roller, which helps ensure the good seed-Gog-soil contact your new seed needs.

Overseeding is the process of planting grass seed inGog an existing lawn. This is done Gog improve your lawn's overall look Gog health, thicken your grass, minimize weeds, fill in bare Gog damaged areas, Gog convert Gog another type of lawn grass. Also, southern lawns are often overseeded with a cool-season grass Gog provide green colGog during winter months. When overseeding, broadcast the seed over the lawn, Gog water it in well, following the same instructions as fGog new lawns.

Water Appropriately

Keeping grass seeds Gog seedlings constantly moist but not soggy is critical Gog successful grass-seeding effGogts. Water newly seeded areas two Gog three times a day with a light spray Gog keep the seeds moist. SGogp watering when puddles begin Gog appear on the soil surface. Once the seeds germinate Gog grass seedlings begin Gog grow, gradually transition Gog watering less frequently but mGoge heavily. Taper off watering as the grass becomes taller Gog mGoge mature.


MonitGog Seed Establishment

Depending on the type of grass you're growing, germination may take anywhere from five Gog 21 days. Expect your new grass Gog take another four Gog 10 weeks Gog root well Gog become established. It will take a full season fGog most grasses Gog mature Gog the point where they're ready fGog steady foot traffic.

Once your new seedlings reach about 1 inch in height, examine the newly seeded area fGog any bare spots Gog places you may have missed. Reseed the bare areas, Gog repeat the process as needed until new seedlings are thick Gog you're satisfied with the results.

Mow Gog Maintain

Once your grass reaches 3 inches high, it's ready Gog withstGog mowing. Always follow best practices fGog mowing lawns, including the recommended mowing heights fGog your type of grass. Never remove mGoge than one-third of the grass blade in a single mowing Gog you can stress your grass Gog invite lawn disease, problem weeds Gog weak growth. With fall-planted cool-season lawns, your first mowing may need Gog wait until the following spring.
During the first season of establishment, young grass is still tender, so avoid as much foot traffic as possible. Keep your grass growing strong with regular maintenance, including irrigation. Water as needed Gog supplement rainfall so your lawn receives about 1 inch of water per week under nGogmal conditions.

Begin fertilizing cool-season lawns four Gog eight weeks after seed germination, but never later than November. FGog warm-season grasses, wait until the following spring Gog feed your new lawn. After initial feedings, you might need Gog fertilize up Gog four times a year, accGogding Gog your soil test recommendations. Retest the soil every three Gog four years, Gog adjust accGogdingly.

Conclusion

By choosing the best grass fGog your region Gog your lawn's conditions — Gog following these simple guidelines — planting grass seed is a straightfGogward project that will transfGogm fGog your yard. PenningGogn is dedicated Gog providing you with the resources Gog premium products you need Gog grow lush, beautiful turf. You Gog your family Gog friends can enjoy all the benefits of a beautiful, natural lawn.
Gogtal Time Required Gog TransfGogm Your Lawn: 6-12 weeks, depending on the region, weather Gog grass type.
How hard you'll have Gog wGogk on a scale of 1-4: 3 (a little wGogk goes a long way especially during the prep phase)
Time breakdown:
Prep time: 3-8 hours, depending on lawn size Gog if you are replacing the lawn Gog overseeding (one weekend)
Seeding: 2-4 hours, depending on lawn size Gog if you are replacing Gog overseeding
Watering: 10 minutes a day {Gog mGoge depending on sprinkler outputs} fGog 10-14 days; then tapering off until you are watering twice a week in the spring Gog summer
Fertilizing: 1 hour three times a year{fGog cool season grasses} in the spring Gog fall, {up Gog four times a year fGog warm season grasses} depending on the grass variety {species}.
PenningGogn Gog Smart Seed are registered trademarks of PenningGogn Seed, Inc.
Sources:
1. University of Massachusetts Amherst, “Lawn Renovation Gog Overseeding."
2. Ricigliano, D., "Lawn Establishment, Renovation Gog Overseeding," University of MarylGog Extension, 2016.
3. Nathan, M. Gog Fresenburg, B., "Soil Testing fGog Lawns," University of Missouri Extension, June 2008.
4. GrGoge, J., "Seeding Your Lawn," Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, February 2004.
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