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What is the best grass seed for my lawn?

O.K. Hatchery FAQ
In St. Louis, we are in the transition zone between ideals for northern and southern grasses. Tall Fescues are best adapted for our area where there are extremes of cold winters and hot summers.
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Merrifield Garden Center: Gardening F.A.Q.
Tall Fescue is the most popular turfgrass in the mid-Atlantic region. It is a very adaptable grass, which grows in full sun or part shade. It is also the most heat and drought tolerant of the cool season grasses. Merrifield Tuff Play is a Tall Fescue blend mixed with a small amount of Kentucky Bluegrass. This combination of grasses develops a dense, wear resistant lawn for sun or part shade. Merrifield Shady Lawn Grass Seed is for use in heavy shade.
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When is the best time to seed my lawn?

KANE Lawn & Landscapes, Inc.
Fall. The temperatures are becoming cooler, rain is usually more frequent and the period before the next hot-dry summer is at its longest.
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When is the best time to sow grass seed?

O.K. Hatchery FAQ
Fall is the best time to sow because there is a more developed root system by the time summer drought stress occurs. Spring is the second best time because the temperature and moisture is good for germination.
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What is the best grass seed for a shady area?

O.K. Hatchery FAQ
A blend of fine fescue, bluegrass and certain varieties of perennial rye can tolerate a fairly shady area. However, dense shade may require ground covers or shade type perennial plants. More important is cultural practices such as irrigation and more frequent light applications of fertilizer to make up this loss taken by trees.
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When is the best time to plant grass seed?

Fertilforce- Q & A
Grass seed can be planted in either spring or fall. However, fall is the best time because the ground is warm and there is less weed competition. By far the best time is late August to mid-September. This allows time for the seed to germinate and grow, for the grass to be cut once, and for an application of fertilizer to be applied before the first hard frost.
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Ferta Lawn
Spring and fall are excellent times to plant grass seed. For Kentucky bluegrass, temperatures should be around 80 degrees F. For details on how to plant grass seed, see our How To section.
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Which grass seed is best for a shady spot?

Your Backyard Garden & Backyard Gardening: Lawns FAQs ...
None, really. That’s not exactly true, but then they haven’t developed an Astroturf seed yet. There is no true shade grass; all grasses like some sun. However, the best of the bunch that can get along with less sun than the rest is Poa trivialis. Kentucky 31 tall fescue, Zoysia, Japonica, Zoysia matrella, Astoria bent, Highland and Penncross bents, as well as creeping red, Illahee, and Chew-lugs fescue, all will tolerate light shade.
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What is the best grass variety for my lawn?

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quot;Selecting the Right Grass for your Kentucky Lawn" by A. J. Powell Jr. discusses specific varieties, including their qualities, adaptations, and problems. This article, AGR-52 is in PDF format.
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How long after applying a lawn treatment can I sow grass seed?

LoveTheGarden : Frequently Asked Questions
It all depends on which product is used. For products that contain a selective weedkiller such as EverGreen “I Want Complete Lawn Care” it will be 6 weeks. For other products please consult the label or a Consumer Services Adviser.
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Can I grow a bent grass lawn from seed or must I use plugs?

Your Backyard Garden & Backyard Gardening: Lawns FAQs ...
Positively and without a doubt you can grow it from seed. Be my guest. Astoria, Highland, Penn-cross, or Seaside bents all can be grown from sown seed. Before tackling a bent lawn, though, make sure you understand that they take a ton of work and a special mower. What do you mean all? There’s perennial or annual. If you’re talking about brand names; they’re improved varieties of the same two.
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What Grass Seed Grows Well in Western Washington?

WSU Master Gardener: Frequently Asked Questions -- Lawns
To establish a lawn in western Washington, choose a combination of turftype tall fescue grasses and turftype perennial rye grasses. A mix that adds up to about 90% of these two grass seed types will grow well in either sun or light shade in western Washington. Turftype perennial ryegrass takes full sun and stands up to traffic. Turftype tall fescues are adapted to shadier locations. In combination, the mix works for a lawn in average light conditions.
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When should I put down grass seed?

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In this area the best time to put grass seed down is in the spring during the months of April and May and in the fall during the month of September.
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Which blend of grass seed is best for a play area?

Your Backyard Garden & Backyard Gardening: Lawns FAQs ...
Plastic, concrete, and iron, none of which is available yet. In the South you can count on U-3 Bermuda grass, and in the North, Kentucky 31 tall fescue. I want to caution anyone who is planting a play area not to be tempted to add clover seed to these areas to fill in spots as it can cause injuries. Clover is slippery, and when running feet try to stop quickly, clover won’t cooperate.
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Can you sow grass seed in the winter?

Your Backyard Garden & Backyard Gardening: Lawns FAQs ...
Why not? Remember, just before a snow, top dress with a light sprinkle of soil so the birds don’t think you’re a horticultural philanthropist.
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Q-5. MOLES ARE IN MY LAWN, GARDEN, GRASS, GOLF COURSE OR FIELDS. WHAT OTHER MOLE DAMAGE IS THERE?

Mole Control: Trapping, Removal, and Prevention
Mole activity in your lawn, golf course or fields can mangle water lines, which can lead to expensive flood damage. Mole activity may break cables, which can affect phones or any other utility you receive through underground lines. Moles destroy sprinkler systems by uprooting sprinkler heads and warping underground water lines. Mole tree damage is a huge concern. Their burrowing can expose tree roots, girdle and clip trees—all great ways to kill a tree in your yard or golf course.
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What is causing the yellow areas in my bahia lawn grass?

Ask a Master Gardener
There could be several reasons, such as an iron deficiency, too high a pH or a lack of iron in the soil. I would suggest a soil test to determine the pH. We offer this service here at the Volusia County Extension Service, 3100 East New York Avenue (Route 44), Deland. The cost is $1 for three samples. We test each Thursday morning, so bring it to the center before then. If the pH is okay, try applying iron chelate in the area. Sedge is an indicator of over-irrigation.
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I have a mossy part in my lawn. How do I get the grass to grow?

Phoenix Flower Farm
Maybe you shouldn’t. If grass can’t compete with moss, it may not be the best location for it. We sell many good shade ground covers. If you’re determined to grow grass, remember:
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Can I put rocks across my lawn to keep cars off my grass?

Genesee County Road Commission: Maintaining safe, cost-effic...
Sometimes residents place rocks along the roadway in front of their homes to keep vehicles off their lawns. This is done primarily on residential streets that don't have curbs. These rocks can be real safety hazards. If a vehicle leaves the roadway, rocks won't stop these out-of-control vehicles, just damage them and possibly injure the occupants. A rock could be hit by a vehicle sending it flying and possibly injuring residents.
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How much drought can lawn grass take?

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Guess I can't give an absolute answer to that question. I'm sure that without water the grass would eventually die, but so would all the other plants. It is normal for our lawns to go dormant during hot dry periods of weather.
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How much seed do I need for my lawn at home?

Graham Turf Seeds Ltd
You can use our environment guide, or contact us directly and we can help you determine the right amount of seed for all of your needs.
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Which is the best grass?

Sanctuary Synthetics Ireland | frequently asked questions
Everyone has their own particular favourites, the grass differs to give a varity of choice and cater for everyones needs.
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When is it best to seed?

Forevergreen Canada - FAQ
The best lawn-seeding periods are spring and fall. In spring, seeding is recommended between mid-May and mid-June, while the optimal fall period is mid-August to mid-September.
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Do Seed Solutions dealers provide other lawn maintenance products besides lawn seed?

Seed Solutions
Yes, each dealership provides different products that pertain to the maintenance of your home and business lawns. You should be able to purchase lawn fertilizers, chemicals, erosion control blankets, weed barriers and many more lawn products. For the garden enthusiast, many of your locations sell garden seeds. In the winter months, you can purchase ice melt for your sidewalks and parking lots.
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