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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Choosing the Grass
• Method 2 of 3: Preparing the soil and planting seeds
• Method 3 of 3: Grooming your grass
• What do you need

There is nothing better than the feeling of soft, lush grass under your bare feet in summer, or the smell of freshly cut grass after mowing the lawn. The grass is so common that it seems easy to grow, but there are many factors to consider when preparing to grow grass for the first time or reseeding a patchy lawn. Read on for information on what type of grass to grow, how to plant and care for the grass when it starts to grow.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Choosing the Grass

1. 1 Find out which herb variety grows best in your area. Most herb varieties can be divided into two categories: cold climates and warm climates.Knowing which category is best for your region is very important for growing healthy grass.
   • Herbs for the cold season are planted in summer or early autumn, they have the most vigorous growing season in autumn.
     • Cold season grasses generally grow best in northern regions with cold winters.
     • Herbs for the cold season include meadow bluegrass, meadow fescue and perennial ryegrass.
   • Herbs for the warm season are planted in the spring, they have the most vigorous growing season in the summer.
     • Warm season grasses generally grow best in southern regions with hot summers and mild winters.
     • Herbs for the warm season include Bermuda grass, buckwheat and St. Augustine's grass.
2. 2 Select the herb variety that suits the specific requirements of your location. Hundreds of seed varieties have been developed to grow in a variety of environmental conditions. Do your research to find out which seeds are right for your yard.
   • If the soil is prone to waterlogging, look for seeds that grow well in moist soil. Other seed varieties have been developed to be drought tolerant.
   • Seeds with different textures and colors were also bred. Decide which cultivar attracts you before purchasing seeds.
3. 3 Buy herb seeds. Go to your nearest store, or order herbal seeds online from a reputable store.
   • It is important to calculate the area you plan to plant in square meters so you know how much seed you need to buy. Each seed variety provides a different amount of coverage; in some cases 450 gr. the seeds will cover 19 square meters, while in other cases they will cover the entire 90 square meters.
   • There are grass seed calculators online to help you figure out how much to buy.

Method 2 of 3: Preparing the soil and planting seeds

1. 1 Loosen the topsoil. You can use a garden rake and hoe to get the job done. For large areas, it would be appropriate to buy a soil cultivator so that you can loosen the land.
   • Break up large clods of dirt that are larger than a golf ball. The soil should not be like sand, but it should not be large lumps.
   • Clear the area of ​​debris, stones, and sticks.
   • If you are replanting a lawn that has bare areas, trim the flowerpot as short as possible, then loosen the soil in the bare areas and break up large clods of soil.
2. 2 Raise ground level where water is collecting. Add soil to the grooves in your yard, which tend to pick up water when it rains. Leveling the ground will help prevent grass seeds from getting in the water.
3. 3 Fertilize the ground. There are special fertilizers to prepare the soil for the grass. Your best bet is to go to your nearest home improvement store or browse the Internet.
4. 4 Sow seeds. Scatter grass seeds by hand over smaller areas of the lawn. If you are planting seeds over a large area, rent a seed spreader or power seeder to make it easier to spread the seeds evenly throughout your lawn.
   • Use as many seeds as you need. Sowing too many seeds will result in thinner grass as the seedlings will struggle for nutrients if the area is overcrowded.
5. 5 Cover the area with topsoil. Apply a thin topsoil over the entire planted area. This will protect the seeds and keep them from blowing away. You can do this by hand or using a tubular roller designed to evenly distribute the topsoil or mulch.
6. 6 Water the soil lightly. Use a sprinkler to thoroughly wet the soil. Continue watering it every day until the grass germinates and grows 5 cm.
7. 7 Protect your newly planted lawn. Seeds and sprouts are fragile during the first few weeks of growth and will not grow if trampled by people or pets.Place a sign or yard flags, line your lawn with rope, or build a temporary fence to protect your lawn from damage.

Method 3 of 3: Grooming your grass

1. 1 Water liberally but infrequently. Once the grass reaches a height of 8-10 cm, it no longer needs to be watered daily. Use a sprayer to thoroughly water the grass several times a week.
   • Do not water the grass after heavy rain, or the soil may become too damp.
   • If the grass turns dull green or brown, water it immediately.
2. 2 Mow the lawn. When the grass reaches 10 cm in height, it means that it is time for the first mowing. It is better to leave the cut grass in place - it is better than bagging it and throwing it away; the cut grass acts as a natural mulch, stimulating a higher growth rate of the grass.
3. 3 Fertilize the grass after six weeks. When six weeks have passed, add another dose of fertilizer. Then fertilize the healthy lawn about once a year.

What do you need

• Grass seeds
• Fertilizers
• Topsoil
• Cultivator or seed spreader (optional)