The quick answer is no, grass seed does not need to be covered. We have successfully grown grass without covering the seed on several occasions. However, you should strongly consider covering your grass seed as we will explain below. Before we discuss covering grass seed, we recommend following these basic steps to obtain success with …
How to protect grass seed from birds? Here are some ways you can consider protecting your grass seed from birds: Peat Moss After the seed has been planted, toss on some peat moss. The peat moss will create a top layer that will shield the seed from birds and pest. It will also help prevent …
Generally, grass seed is expensive. Getting the quantity right is essential if you are not interested in wasting money on excess seed. Additionally, it is important not to lay down too much or too little seed to avoid undesirable results. While figuring out how much grass seed you need might seem complicated, it is really …
Aeration is often one of the keys to establishing or maintaining a thick, lush lawn. Take a look at our article on aeration to learn why it is so beneficial for lawns. Despite these benefits, you can still overseed a lawn without having to aerate. Overseeding occurs when grass seed is spread across the existing …
Choosing between grass seed vs sod can be a difficult decision. This is particularly true if you are establishing a brand new lawn. Most people want a lush green lawn, but don’t know where to begin. There are advantages and disadvantages to either choice, which we will explorer in this article along with what differentiates …
While grass is everywhere, growing grass from seed is not always an easy process. Many people blame the grass seed for their grass seed not growing, but it is not always the culprit for the failure. There are many factors that may play into why grass seed is not growing. Here are some common reasons: …
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Ideally, every grass seed would create a nice thick lawn in a matter of days. Unfortunately, grass grows slower than most of us would like. In some cases, it may take 30 days or more to just begin to germinate. The good news is that you can take steps to help promote a fast growing …
Cool-season grass is what thrives in Michigan and most of the northern United States. This type of grass is able to withstand the cold Michigan winters. It is at its best (lush and green) in the spring and fall when temperatures are between 65°F and the upper 70’s and rain is plentiful. Cool-season grass will …
One of the keys to establishing a lush new lawn from grass seed is to use an appropriate fertilizer. You should avoid applying the majority of fertilizers found at your local hardware store. Many of these fertilizers will kill or harm your new lawn. You should especially not purchase “weed and feed” or “crabgrass preventers” …
There are a lot of variables that come into play when considering how long grass seed takes to grow. Things like soil temperature, sunlight, seed type, and water factor into the growth of grass seed. Generally, grass seed will being to grow (germinate) between 5 to 30 days. It will take several weeks after it …
