Canada Green Grass Seed, 500 Grams

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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. Take care not to plant the seeds either too deep or shallow. ‘Bury them too deep and they will take longer to germinate. Too shallow and the seeds will be prone to drying out or being eaten by birds,’ says Hedges-Gower. If you live in the northern half of the U.S., including Northern California, North Carolina, and Colorado, this blend bluegrass, fine fescue, and perennial ryegrass can give you the green, healthy lawn of your dreams. It may survive in southern areas as well, but it might not thrive the way you would like. Each seed in the mix is coated with Scott's WaterSmart PLUS Coating, which provides nutrients, absorbs two times more water than uncoated seed, and protects against disease. It gives the seed a jump-start on growing healthy roots and strong, green blades of grass. You'll generally start to see the first signs of new grass within five to 10 days, but do not mow until the grass is established and at least 3 inches tall. 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 Plant this seed in fall or spring when daytime temperatures are between 60 and 80 degrees. You can use it to overseed an existing lawn or start a new one. Either way, you'll see new grass sprout within five to 10 days, as long as you prepared the soil beforehand. You'll need to keep the soil moist until the seedlings are at least two inches high. After that, as these grasses are only moderately drought-resistant, you'll need to water if there's a long stretch without rain. They do hold up well to foot traffic, however, and are very green and lush. A 7-pound bag will overseed an existing lawn up to 3,030 square feet or seed a new lawn up to 1,010 square feet. The seed is available in bags of other sizes as well.

Warm-season grasses, which include Bermudagrass, centipede grass, zoysia, and St. Augustine, do best in the hot summer/mild winter areas of the southern U.S. These grasses go dormant over the winter, but they look good spring through fall. For these grasses, Brian Feldman recommends planting in late spring or early summer, when temperatures average about 80 degrees. 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. You can use this to start a new lawn or to overseed a patchy existing lawn, but either way, proper preparation is crucial to get the best results. That means raking the soil to loosen it and removing any dead grass or other debris, applying the seed evenly (ideally with a spreader, not by merely tossing out handfuls of seed), gently raking the seed into the soil, and watering daily to keep the soil moist—not soggy—until the seedlings are at least 2 inches high. Ideally, you should plant this seed in either the spring or the fall, when temperatures are between 60 and 80 degrees F.Many lawns are made up of a seed mix, rather than a single variety. ‘Seed mixtures are generally a blend of species to suit most lawns and guarantee a better strike rate,’ says Hedges Gower. 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. Common types of grasses grown as lawns are often divided into cold-season and warm-season categories based on their optimal growing areas. Bermuda and zoysia grasses are widely used throughout the south, while centipede grass is a good low-maintenance choice. St. Augustine is more shade tolerant than other warm-season grasses. We asked Noah James the best time of year for planting grass seed. He replied: "Sowing grass seed at the right time of year is essential for ensuring the health and vitality of your lawn. A successful grass seed planting requires ideal conditions that are particular to the region's climate and growing season.

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." Mowing your lawn regularly doesn’t just keep it looking good; it also helps improve the health of the grass, as overly long blades of grass shade their own roots and prevent nutrients and water from effectively reaching them. It’s important to mow your lawn to the appropriate height for that type of grass, as going too short is also detrimental to the lawn’s health. Overly short grass doesn’t have enough foliage to create nutrients through photosynthesis or choke out weeds. 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. 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. traffic, drought, heat, freezing cold, even under heavy snow!• Saves you work by crowding out weeds

Canada green lawn seed

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: 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.

Prepare the ground to be planted by removing stones and debris, and raking over the area to ensure it is as even and finely textured as possible. Spring is a great time to fix those bare patches and the earlier we do it in the season, we will find that nature gives us a helping hand,’ says David Hedges Gower, chairman of the Lawn Association.As a rough guide, a patch of around 3x3 feet (1x1 metre) should need about 15-30 seconds of water every 2-8 hours, depending on how warm the weather is.’ Now aerate. If you are applying seed to cover patches in a large lawn, it's a good idea to use an aerator to punch holes into the ground and pull up small plugs of turf and soil. How often you should water grass seed will depend on the weather conditions and climate where you live. Watering is an important part of establishing your new grass, but be careful not to overdo it. Grasses are broadly made up of cool-season and warm-season varieties – which type you choose will depend on your local climate.