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Lawn Grass Type & Lawn Seeding

Thinking of having a lovely lush green lawn for your garden? Well! you first need to know the lawn grass types and how to seed them to get the desired results. It can be quite a tedious process but a little know-how and selecting the right lawn grass and using apt seeding will give you that edge.

Lawn grass types

There are various kinds of lawn grasses and not just about any sort of grass can be called a turf and used for your lawn. Each of these lawn grasses has different growing requirements depending on the season those they grown in and the kind that is selected. Your local weather conditions play the most important role in their growth. The “Warm – Season” grasses are most suited for the southern regions, “Cool – Season” grasses for the northern regions and the “Transition – Zone” for the eastern and other parts of the country, these are usually the most challenging areas for the grass to grow as these areas are either too hot or too cold.

Warm- season grasses

Cool - season grasses

Remember, most grasses are a mix of two or three varieties, this enhances their strength and can sustain for longer times. Shaded areas hamper their growth, so keep the lawn area open. If your lawn is frequently walked on, a mix of tough grasses like Kentucky Blue grass and Rye are ideal. Kentucky Blue grass is drought resistant too and Fescues are most tolerant to shadow and shades.

Lawn seeding

The best times for seeding your lawns is late summers , between August to September and later in April and May as there are fewer weed problems during this time, soil is warm for the seed to germinate faster and these seasons are ideal for cool season grasses.

Soil testing, fertilizer and seeding

Get your soil tested before seeding your lawn, this will give you a fair idea of the type and the quantity of fertilizer required. After removing unwanted weeds, loosen the soil and level the entire lawn area; spread the fertilizer and the seeding at 4 to 6 inches deep in the soil so that a uniform and even base is formed so that the grass roots grow healthy and strong. Once this is done, level the soil with a lawn rake and ensure that the seedbed is firm and solid and free of any lumps of soil and that the seed is not covered with more then ¼ inch of soil. Slightly turn around the surface for a better seed- soil contact. Keep the lawn evenly moist once the seed is planted, once they germinate, water more heavily but not too often.

Germinating periods