Frequently Asked Questions About Grass Seed

Where do I buy grass seed?

• Garden centers (Nursery, Home Depot, Lowes)
• If possible, buy in bulk for a better price.
• Read the labels. Beware of annual seed.
• Don’t buy the cheapest. You’ll pay more later for the right seed.

How much to water grass?

• For newly planted grass seed--water frequently.  Keep soil moist. 
• For established grass---water deeply, but infrequently. 
  • Spring, Fall – every 3 to 5 days
  • Summer – Every 2 to 3 days.
• Early morning is the best time. 

Best time to plant grass?

• Early fall time--Sept. Cool nighttime temperatures, warm days, and dewy mornings make the fall an ideal time.
• It is more commonly done in Spring, which is ok too.
• If your goal is spring germination, plant in November.

Best grass seed for fall?

• Fall is the best TIME to plant seed, but the BEST seed depends on the specific growing conditions:
  • Warm or cool
  • Sunny or shady
  • Dry or damp
  • Sandy or loamy

• Refer to the grass seed comparison chart.

Best grass seed for sandy conditions?

• For Cool-Season, the Tall Fescues.
• For Warm-Season, Bermudagrass, Zoysiagrass, and Buffalograss

• Over 65 degrees.

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