With expert yard care tips from Lawn Doctor of Abilene-Breckenridge-Brownwood, you can turn those muddy patches in your yard into fresh, healthy, green grass. Here are our suggestions for how to effectively plant grass seeds in your yard.
Our Seed Planting Tips
Plant at the right time. Different grass types require different planting schedules, so make sure now is the right time for your lawn.
Prepare your yard. With dirt, large rocks, and bumpy patches in your yard, you need to make sure the area is properly prepared before planting. An uneven surface is very difficult to mow and maintain. If you smooth things out before laying down the seeds, your life will be much easier in the future.
Prepare your soil. The optimal pH level for your soil is between 6.0 to 7.0, so use a pH test to determine which nutrients (if any) need to be added to your soil.
Plant grass seed. Be sure to follow the specific instructions of your exact seed type, as these can vary.
Cover the grass seed. Proper coverage of your seeds is vital. They need enough soil on top of them to avoid blowing away, but not too much that they are deprived of sunlight. Slightly less than one quarter inch is the sweet spot.
Water the growing grass. Moisture is important at every stage, but you need to be precise. In the early stages, seeds should be lightly watered a couple times per day. During this phase, be sure to avoid over watering. You do not want a soggy environment. When the seeds begin to germinate, add more water, but do it less often. Once maturation begins, water as you would a fully grown lawn.
Professional Yard Care in Abilene
We understand that these details can get a bit overwhelming. If you’d rather just skip it all and hire our professionals, we’ve got you covered. Our crew offers expert lawn seeding and a variety of other professional lawn care services. Our treatments are fast, affordable, and secured by our leading guarantee. We offer service throughout:
- Abilene
- Buffalo Gap
- Tye
- Tuscola
- Potosi
- Brownwood
- Early
- Coleman
- Cross Plains
- And the surrounding areas
For expert yard care from our professionals at Lawn Doctor of Abilene-Breckenridge-Brownwood, contact us today.
