Have you ever planted a new lawn only to be disappointed in how it grew in? What went wrong? Watering a new lawn is completely different from how an existing lawn is watered. In fact, proper irrigation becomes one of the most important elements after the seeding is complete.
Here’s why. Grass seed must have sustained moisture to germinate. Germination times vary with Read more…
Grass Seed Types
Grass Seed Types
Without wasting too much of your time, let me quickly provide you with these key tips you absolutely must know about. They may seem basic but I do hope you will find them useful.
1. Determine quality by geographical location
What I mean by this is that most available grass seed is area specific, that is, made to work best in one regional location as compared to another. Read more…
Grass Seed Types
Grass Seed Types
There are a lot of reasons why most homeowners now want to learn how to grow grass. One reason is the natural beauty it can project – ensuring healthy looking lawns. Before, what people only know to plant grass seed the slow way. This is done by initially prepping the ground using a rake before putting down a slim layer or top soil. Afterwards, grass seeds are sprinkled Read more…
Grass Seed Types
Grass Seed Types
There are many reasons a homeowner will decide to plant grass seed. They may have a perfectly healthy-looking lawn, but want to strengthen it in the on-going fight against crab-grass. In that situation, a decision regarding planting grass seed many be to simply broadcast additional grass seed of the same variety to allow the roots to interlock tightly, preventing Read more…
Grass Seed Types
Grass Seed Types
What is the best type of grass seed?
I’m looking for grass seed to fix up some patches on my lawn. I’ve heard a lot about all the different types and need to find the best type. I am aware that some brands, like Patch Perfect, are scams.
I live in the Northern US (New Jersey).
It would be appreciated if you give a specific brand. Ten points to best answerer. Read more…
Grass Seed Types
Grass Seed Types
Are you tired of looking at your tired lawn or maybe you just built a new house and need to establish a lawn. Either way, buying and planting grass seed can be a bit daunting. There are many names and technical terms that are used and it can be a bit overwhelming. Fortunately, a little bit of information can help clear the picture and make the decision making much Read more…
Grass Seed Types
Grass Seed Types
Do you know what Fescue Grass Seed types are on the market today?
The fescue species are easily seeded and include the sub species of tall bunching grasses named tall fescue and fine shorter fescues named creeping red, hard fescue, chewings fescue and sheep fescue.
Most Tall Fescue grasses are not made for cold climates and North America and Canada. Bluegrass seems to do better in colder climates. Fine Fescue are better in shady areas and colder climates than Tall Fescue.
Tall Fescue works well in large pastures and can be over seeded to promote growth and fill in areas. Fescues are relatively cheap to buy and require little maintenance which makes them a great choice for large acerage or lawns where the object is to fill in bare areas and produce a green looking lawn with little water and maintenance is needed.
Grass Seed Types
Fescue grass seed
Reader Question: What are the growing characteristics of Bermuda grass? What are the different grass seed types for a lawn in the Houston area?
Dan,
Houston, TX
Dan what I like best about Bermuda grass seed in your area of Texas are these..
- It grows best in full sun.
- Tends to have a medium to fine texture.
- For the most part is drought resistant and highly versatile
- Can be very salt tolerant.
- Very easy to establish from seed.
Now, the price of COMMON Bermuda grass seed can range from $150-175 per 50 pound bag and can be purchased from just about any feed store or even found in smaller amounts at Home Depot and Lowes.
If you want a gorgeous “golf course” yard, try Princess77 Bermuda grass seed.Certified Princess brand Bermudagrass includes the world’s first dense, fine textured, seeded hybrid Bermudagrass variety.
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