How to Grow a New Lawn
When you are starting a new lawn you will have to select between grass seed or laying turf. Using grass seed is lots lower-priced than turf and has the benefit that you have a wider range of assorted sorts of lawn seed to choose from. The best time to sow the seed is in the early Fall or Spring as you require moist and relatively warm conditions. The summer isn’t the best time to start a lawn as you will have to water very frequently and the hot conditions are not ideal for the new seedlings to grow.
Different types of grass seeds mature at diverse rates so the time it takes for your new grass to be sturdy enough to walk on will depend on the species and the mixture of lawn seed that you used. You’ll also need to consider the type of lawn seed you need. There are specific shade grass seed for areas that do not get much sun, sunny grass seed for spots that do! An exceptionally well-liked product is Scotts grass seed.
Preparing Your Site
Ahead of seeding the lawn you must prepare the location correctly. The spot you have selected should be dug carefully and all stones taken out and sizeable clods broken up. Rake over the section and compact gently with your heels. The surface should then be scratched carefully to make furrows for the seeds.
Methods of Seeding the Lawn
There are two systems used to seed a lawn, manually and by means of a seeding machine. To use a machine, weigh out the amount of seed blend needed for the area then place half into the machine and apply by moving up and down the section in strips. At the end of each strip, to prevent over-seeding, either use plastic to cover the ground or shut the holes in the machine. You could use canes placed in the ground or twine to guide you. At this point put the balance of the grass seeds in the seeding machine and, working at right angles to the original lines, finish off sowing the lawn.
If you’re seeding the lawn by hand it’s a good idea to divide the area into parts of a square yard by means of twine and canes. Gauge how much lawn seed you require for each segment, weight this out and add to a small container. Make a note of approximately how much this is so that you will not need to weigh out each time. Evenly sow the first segment, scattering seeds in both directions to make sure that they’re spread consistently. Now restock the pot to approximately the same level as earlier and seed the next section. Continue until all of the area is done.
When the whole area has been sown rake over lightly and irrigate completely.Over the following week to two weeks make sure that you water consistently if is does not rain. The seedlings should start to sprout during this time.
Mowing a Newly Seeded Lawn
Once the grass seedlings are approximately 5 cm high you may cut the lawn for the first time using a rotary lawn mower. Carefully collect grass trimmings or use a rake and be cautious not to disturb the young seedlings.
Read more about looking after your lawn at All for One Lawn Care Advice
