Watering & Germination

Grass seed does not all sprout on the same day. Germination depends on the grass species, soil temperature, moisture, seed-to-soil contact, and the condition of the seed itself. That is why one area of a newly seeded lawn may turn green while another still looks bare. What the first week usually looks like During the first several days, the most important job is keeping the upper layer of soil consistently moist without washing seed away. Some fast-germinating grasses may beg

Grass seed can fail even when the seed itself is fine. Check these eight common causes before buying another bag and starting over.

New grass seed needs steady surface moisture, not deep soaking all day. Use this simple homeowner schedule to keep seed moist without washing it away or creating soggy soil.

Brown tall fescue does not automatically mean “needs more water.” In hot weather, several different problems can look almost identical from the sidewalk. Adding more water without identifying the cause can waste water and, in some cases, make disease pressure worse. Use this homeowner check before you reach for fertilizer, fungicide, or the sprinkler timer. 1. Check whether the soil is actually dry Push a screwdriver several inches into the soil in both a healthy area and the