Bald patches and thin spots can turn your lawn into an eyesore. Filling these areas in is a crucial part of maintaining a healthy yard, but getting grass to grow effectively from seed can be a tricky thing to do. Below, we’ll take a look at a few key grass growing tips to help you get the most out of your grass seed. And for grass growth you can depend on without the stress of DIY yard care, get in touch with your local yard care experts at Lawn Doctor of Fairfax North & South.
Our Grass Growing Tips
There’s a wide range of different factors that go into effectively germinating grass seed, and all these factors need to be taken into account to get the results you’re after. Here’s a quick look at these factors and the steps in the lawn seeding process they correspond to:
Laying Down Seed
The first thing to consider when growing grass is the condition of your soil. If you’re laying down grass seed in unhealthy soil, it won’t be able to effectively germinate. You’ll want your soil to be rich with nutrients and between 6.0 and 7.0 on the pH scale. And when it comes to actually applying the grass seed, using a spreader will help you achieve even dispersal and avoid the issues and patches that can happen as a result of uneven application.
Covering the Seed
After applying grass seed, it will need to be covered. To accomplish this, you can either cover the seeds with 1/4 inch of fresh soil or rake it into your existing soil to a depth of 1/4 inch. This specific depth helps your grass seed access the sunlight it needs to germinate while also being deep enough to not get washed away during watering.
Watering
Watering is a crucial step in growing grass from seeds, and it’s where a lot of mistakes commonly pop up. Watering 2-3 times per day (maintaining soil that’s moist and not soggy) is plenty. Over or under-watering can lead to issues and negatively impact germination.
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