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A beautiful lawn is what everyone wants.What could be better than a green lawn right in front of the house? You don't have to be a horticulturist to create a dream-like lawn. Whether you are planting your grass with seeds or seed grass, important factors to look out for are having the right plan and good soil.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Prepare to plant grass

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   Choose the type of grass that grows best in your climate zone. Depending on the region, some types of grass perform better than others. Grass is classified into two basic types: hot season grass and cold season grass.
   • Hot summer grass is able to survive the harsh summers and usually does well in the southern parts of the United States. You can choose Bermuda, St.. Augustine, and Kikuyu.
   • Cold season grass can cope with cold weather much better than hot season grass. They can withstand freezing temperatures and drought. Don't expect them to survive hot weather or last 4 weeks without water, however. Kentucky green grass is a popular cold season grass.

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   Know when to plant grass. If you choose a warm season grass, you should plant it in the late spring. If you choose a cold season grass, plant it in the late summer or early fall.
   • If you plant with seed grass, the timing of the year doesn't matter much, even though the summer can be very hot.

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   Check the soil. Before you start growing grass, you need to make sure your soil is in good condition. Soil testing is a good idea. The soil test results will show how much fertilizer to use and what kind of fertilizer.
   • Once you have planted grass, it will be difficult to adjust the soil.
   • If you need to add fertilizer, apply it to the top layer of soil about 10 to 15 cm deep.

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   Prepare the land. This is a very important step. Soil preparation is the most important part of growing a lush lawn. You need a loose, rich organic soil that holds moisture while still draining well.
   • Remove weeds, stones and roots. Use a shovel to dig large objects in the area where you plan to grow grass. Make sure to uproot all weeds.
   • You can use chemical herbicides to get rid of the weeds completely. If you must use chemicals, you should consult the manufacturer's instructions for dosage.
   • Till the soil manually or use a tiller, depending on the size of the lawn growing area. This is a good time for composting or soil adjustments.
   • Add gypsum to the soil to improve drainage.

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   Flatten the grass growing area. After the clearing and soil tillage is leveling. Use a garden rake to rake the entire area where the lawn is intended. Fill up the depressions with more soil and remove any remaining dirt.
   • When leveling, you should create a slope away from the floor. This will help you avoid drainage problems later.
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Method 2 of 3: Growing grass from seeds

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   Drills. Set the sowing machine at the recommended speed and pour half of the seeds into the machine. To ensure coverage, you should sow seeds in one direction for the first time over the entire lawn area, then pour the remaining seeds into the machine and sow the same way as before. Or you can sow the seeds diagonally over the entire lawn area.
   • You can keep the sowing machine idling on the ground to make sure the seeds are in contact with the soil.

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   Apply mulch to the ground. Once you've planted the seeds over the entire site, cover the seeds with peat moss to keep the seeds in place and keep them moist. Use a roller to spread a thin layer of peat moss over the sown grass seed.
   • The mulch will help keep the seeds moist during the germination period. It also protects the seeds from being eaten by birds and lost in the event of heavy rain.
   • You can also sprinkle mulch lightly over the seeded area with a shovel. Turn the rake upside down and use the lower surface of the rake to level the mulch on the ground, ensuring all grass seeds are covered and in contact with the soil.

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   Water the seeds. Perhaps the best way to water is to use an oscillating irrigation device. If you have a watering system with multiple nozzles, you should arrange in different parts to water the entire site.
   • For best results, water 2-3 times a day, 5-10 minutes each, for the first 8-10 days. Grass seeds need to be kept moist at this time. You shouldn't water too much, but you need to allow the seeds to germinate. Water in the morning to reduce water evaporation.
   • Do not use strong sprinklers when watering newly sowed lawn. You put the seeds in danger of being lost.
   • Be aware of the possibility of rain in the area. You need to take into account the amount of rainfall when watering the lawn, and aim for a watering of about 2.5 cm per week.
   • In areas where heavy rains often occur, some of the grass seeds may be lost. However, the rain must be strong enough to move the soil before the seeds are removed.

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   Cut the newly planted lawn. When the grass reaches a height of about 7.5 -10 cm, it is time to trim it. Make sure the ground is dry when trimming the grass; If the soil is wet, there is a possibility that the grass will be rooted off the ground. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Growing grass from seed grass

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   Buy grass seed. Grass with seedlings will be much more costly than seedlings, but grass will grow faster. Grass seed is in rolls, has been planted for more than 1 year. Grass roots hold the strips of grass together, and you can place strips of grass on your prepared soil.
   • Grass seedlings are usually sold on heavy wooden boards. These boards are difficult to transport, so you should ask your supplier for the delivery and pay the fee. You may need to pay a deposit.
   • You can plant the seedlings almost any season, but if you plan to do it in the summer, make sure you water a lot.

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   Buy seedlings on the day you intend to plant them. Seedlings will start to spoil and die quickly when placed on boards, so you need to plant them on the day of purchase, and only buy as much as you can grow in a day. Gently water the grass, cover with the packing cloth and keep in a shade place until ready to plant.
   • Keep the seedlings moist and cool while planting. Have a spray bottle to keep your grass from drying out.

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   Order the grass first. Start placing seedlings along the longest edge of the yard, usually close to a fence or walkway. Do not step on the grass when placing grass. If you accidentally step up, you can use a rake to smooth the footprint on the grass.
   • Use a sharp knife to cut off any excess grass and save it for the extra corners.
   • Make sure the seedlings are flat. You need to put the grass close to help the roots get into the soil.

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   Place the same patches of grass together. When placing grass seedlings, you need to avoid leaving gaps between patches of grass. The seedlings must be placed close to a hard surface such as sidewalks or rows of bricks to prevent the edge of the grass from drying out.
   • Cut a second patch of grass in half when placed on the ground. This way you can create staggered contours, similar to the row of bricks. This will reduce the edge of the lawn and prevent it from drying out.

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   Water when finished laying the grass. Newly planted seedlings need to be kept moist. When the first few rows of grass are placed, water the grass with plenty of water. Take a pause to test the moisture in a few rows.
   • Pay special attention to grass margins, as the grass there often dries faster. You can add some mulch or soil along the edges of each row of grass to help retain moisture.

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   Fill in the gaps. Even though you should put the patches of grass together, you may still leave some gaps. Instead of using small patches of grass that can dry quickly, fill gaps with soil or peat moss.

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   Use grass rollers to compress the seedlings down. Once the seed rows are placed, use a roller to roll over the grass, pouring sand or water into at least of the roller capacity. This step helps to smooth the seedlings and compact the grass into the ground.

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   Water the grass one last time. Once you've finished placing the lawn, you need to water your lawn.
   • Water until the soil below is wet. Not only does it help the grass to take root faster, it also protects the grass from being trampled on by being too wet. However, you should avoid pooling the water, otherwise the grass may get out of the soil.
   • Avoid walking on the grass for the first two weeks, as this can disturb the grass and prevent roots from forming. You can mow the lawn two weeks later.
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Advice

• Apply fertilizer after the first mowing. Whether planting grass with seeds or turf seed, fertilization is still important.
• Each grass has different needs. You need to pay attention to the special needs of the selected grass.
• After placing a row of grass, you should water it quickly to keep the grass moist. A few weeks later, you can shear the grass and step on the grass.
• If some of the grass is lost in the rain, flatten the ground when it's dry and plant more seeds.

What you need

• Grass seed or grass seed
• Fertilizer
• Peat moss
• Rake
• Shovel
• Faucet or spray nozzle
• Seeding machine
• Gloves