Do you have a brand new lawn or a lawn full of junk? Growing the lawn is useful in protecting the soil from erosion as well as giving the home a touch of natural beauty. Learn how to choose the right type of grass for the area you live in, how to plant the seeds correctly, and how to help your turf grow lush.
Steps
Part 1 of 4: Planting the Seeds
Step 1. Sowing
If you have a large area, rent or buy a mechanical or lawn sower that will spread the seeds evenly over the entire area. If the garden is small, sow by hand.
- Use the exact amount of seeds recommended to you or calculated online. It is important not to mistake the doses to ensure uniformity to the lawn.
- Don't put too many seeds. If you tend to abound, hold on. Sowing in excess will make the grass thinner as the seeds will have to struggle to feed.
Step 2. Protect the seeds with soil
Spread some soil over the entire sown area either by hand or with a roller. Freshly planted seeds will need to be protected from the elements until they take root.
Step 3. Water
Set to "mist" and spray the water on the ground. Make sure it's moist.
- A direct and powerful jet could move the seeds.
- Water every day until the seeds have sprouted and small clumps of grass begin to sprout.
Step 4. Prevent people and animals from walking on the lawn
The seeds should not be stepped on for the first few weeks. You can put a string or flags to circumscribe the area. If your pets are used to being in that area of the garden, it would be best to fence it temporarily.
Part 2 of 4: Choosing the Grass Type
Step 1. Research the type of grass that grows best in your region
Most lawns belong to two categories: cold and warm. It is important to find out which one best suits the area you live in to make sure you have a beautiful lawn all year round.
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Cold Lawn is planted in summer or early autumn and peaks in mid to late autumn. This type of grass tends to grow best in the north where winters are cold and summers are mild. Cold meadows include:
- Kentucky grass, a thin dark green grass that grows well in the shade.
- Festuca Arundinacea, a low maintenance herb with a flat appearance.
- Perennial, medium-textured loglio that grows well in the sun.
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The lawns alone are planted in the spring and become lush in the summer. They grow best in places with late, mild winters and hot summers. They include:
- Gramigna, a thin herb that thrives in the sun rather than shade.
- Zoysia, a medium-textured grass that, compared to normal lawns alone, holds well even in winter.
- St. Augustine's wort, flat, which does not survive the cold.
Grow Grass from Seeds Step 6 Step 2. Decide what kind of grass would grow best in your garden
Local conditions will affect the state of the lawn as much as the climate. Hundreds of seeds have been created that are suitable for growing in specific environments. Consider the following variables when choosing:
- Does your garden have good drainage or does the water tend to stagnate? Some seeds were created to survive in waterlogged soils, others are drought tolerant.
- Is your garden in the shade or in full sun? Choose seeds that suit best.
- Do you want to sow some grass for decorative purposes or to walk on it barefoot? Some lawns are beautiful to look at but not to touch, others are soft and perfect for a nap.
- How often do you intend to cut it? There are types of grass that grow fast and need weekly care while others can be left aside for longer.
Grow Grass from Seeds Step 7 Step 3. Pay attention to the origin of the seeds
You can buy them at a garden store or online. Always make sure they come from a safe place. To the untrained eye, all lawns look the same and you have to pay for what you actually ordered, not for something cheaper or worse for weed.
- Calculate how much weed you will need. Each seed yields differently so calculate the square meters of the air in which you intend to plant, talk to a garden and lawn expert to find out how much seed you will need.
- Some vendors provide help to calculate the required quantity yourself: online grass seed calculators.
Part 3 of 4: Prepare the Ground
Grow Grass from Seeds Step 8 Step 1. Loosens the surface layer of the soil
Moving the surface will make it easier for the seeds to take root. If you have a large area, buy or rent a rotary hoe. If the area is relatively small, a hoe or pitchfork is sufficient.
- As you work, break up even the thickest clods to create fine soil.
- Remove rocks, sticks and other debris.
- If you add seeds to a square lawn that has holes in it, use a hoe or spade for the individual parts. Cut the rest of the grass as much as possible.
Grow Grass from Seeds Step 9 Step 2. Level the ground
If there are spots in the garden where water stagnates when it rains, then you will need to level. Planted seeds will not survive underwater for too long. Flatten by adding soil where it is missing and there are bumps. Pass the hoe to make everything uniform and mix the soil.
Grow Grass from Seeds Step 10 Step 3. Fertilize the soil
The grass grows when it is well fertilized, especially if you are working in a previously cultivated garden. Buy a fertilizer specifically for lawns.
Part 4 of 4: Taking care of the weed
Grow Grass from Seeds Step 11 Step 1. Continue watering
Once the grass has grown, there is no longer a need to water it daily. It will be enough a couple of times a month, making sure that the soil soaks.
- If the grass starts to turn yellow or looks dry, water right away.
- Whenever possible, let nature take care of your herb. After a good shower, do not water or you could drown the lawn.
Grow Grass from Seeds Step 12 Step 2. Cut the grass
It serves to make her grow strong and healthy. If it gets too tall, it will either be too thin or on the contrary, thick. Make the first cut when the grass is approximately 4 inches (10 cm). Repeat each time you reach the same height.
- If it leaves the grass on the lawn when it is mowed, it will act as mulch, helping growth.
- Consider using a push lawn mower instead of a powered one. Push pads are better for the lawn because they make a clean cut rather than tearing and shredding, which makes the grass more susceptible to disease. Furthermore, with a push lawn mower the lawn will be in order and you will not produce pollution.
Grow Grass from Seeds Step 13 Step 3. Fertilize
After about six weeks, when the grass is healthy and tall, apply more fertilizer specifically for lawns. This will ensure steady growth for the rest of the season. Fertilize every year at the start of the season.
Advice
- If you are re-sowing a square lawn, first determine why the grass has not grown earlier. Is there perhaps an erosion problem? Depleted land? Swampy? Flooded? The answer could make a big difference in how you approach sowing. A lawn specialist can be of great help.
- Birders like to watch people sow. This basically means that with every seed you plant, they have a chance to feast. The sooner you can bury the seeds, the better chance you will have of making them germinate.
