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When it a good time to interseed or seed a lawn?

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Grass seed can be planted in spring, around Labor Day in the fall (before September 15) or just before winter sets in. The seed needs to be worked into the soil just slightly with a garden rake.
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Is winter a good time to sow lawn seed in colder areas?

Frequently Asked Questions - Yates Ltd
There is seldom only one mouse at any given time so it's easy to underestimate the total numbers involved. Double Strength Ratsak is a multiple-feed rodenticide. Each rodent needs to feed for between 7-14 days on Double Strength Ratsak in order to ingest enough to be killed. While this slows down the result, it is an added safety factor and reduces the risk of secondary poisonings.
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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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Can I fertilize my lawn at the same time that I seed my lawn?

Ground Illusions Landscaping | Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but you should NOT use a high nitrogen fertilizer. You should use a starter fertilizer which is low in nitrogen. You should be able to find a starter fertilizer at your local hardware store or nursery.
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Merrifield Garden Center: Gardening F.A.Q.
Although seeding can done at virtually any time of year, the ideal times to seed the lawn is during the fall between September and October or in the spring during the months of March or April. These times typically provide cooler temperatures and more reliable moisture, which makes for ideal growing conditions. Dormant seeding can also be done in the late fall and winter, but the seed will not germinate until the spring.
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Can you seed the lawn and kill weeds at the same time?

Merrifield Garden Center: Gardening F.A.Q.
No, you must either kill weeds first and then wait 3-4 weeks to seed, or seed first and then wait until the new seed has germinated and been mowed at least twice (about six weeks) before applying a broadleaf weed killer.
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Is the fall a good time to aerate the lawn?

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Fall aeration is commonly done in other parts of the country. Aerating in the fall or spring would be fine, but we need about six weeks of good growing conditions after aeration.
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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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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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When is a good time to spray my lawn, shrubs, or flowers with insecticides and other chemicals?

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Summer time is not a good time to spray your plants and lawns with chemicals. Due to the warm temperature, it is easy to burn them. If you have to spray your plants with either insecticides or fungicides spray them on a cool summer night.
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Is August a good time to spray for lawn weeds?

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Normally this isn't a good time but if we've had good rainfall and the weeds are actively growing, they may respond well to weed killers.
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How do I get advice on what lawn seed to plant in my area?

Frequently Asked Questions -- Seed Super Store
Go to Seed Express. Enter your ZIP code and find the recommended SeedSuperStore seed for your lawn. For more information, click on Cooperative Extension to link with the extension experts in your state and nearby states.
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We accidentally sprayed our lawn and killed it. When can we seed a new lawn? How do we do it?

Victorpest.com FAQs - A Bravenet.com Faq
Our Lawn FAQ may have the answer under Lawn Renovation. Most likely, the spray you used will have worn off by the time you re-seed. Be sure to check out our Lawn Restore product when it comes to pumping up your lawn the natural way.
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I have some two-year-old seed. Is it still good?

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Test it by sprinkling five or six seeds on top of a pot of damp soil. Cover the soil and see if they germinate. If they do, it is; if they don’t, it’s not. Better to test it now than wait three or four weeks to see if it comes up in your garden??"only to find out you lost time and space.
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I have seed left over from last year. Is it still good?

Your Backyard Garden & Backyard Gardening: Lawns FAQs ...
As a rule, yes, but to find out for sure, fill a paper, plastic, or Styrofoam cup three-quarters full of water and add a used tea bag for a minute or two. Then sprinkle a teaspoonful of seed on top of the water; set it in a window that gets a lot of light. In a couple of weeks you should see grass.
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Which Lawn and Turf Seed Mixtures need to be registered?

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Each and every lawn and turf seed mixture bearing a distinguishing name or trademark in prepackaged containers of one hundred (100) pounds or less shall be registered annually by the person packing or distributing the mixture. The registration year is January 1 through December 31. The fee for registration of a lawn and turf seed mixture is $50.00 per product.
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Question: What seed mixture would you use on general lawn?

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Answer: For domestic lawn seed, visit our site www.thegrassroute.co.uk. For general use, the 'Family Lawn' will provide a hard wearing attractive lawn. Answer: Meadow buttercup tends to develop a strong rooting system which varies in depth according to soil type and structure. Unlike the creeping buttercup, Meadow buttercup confines its roots to each individual plant and reproduces new plants through dispersal of seed.
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How long does it take for the seed to germinate and how long to create a lawn?

FAQ's Bermuda Grasses
GERMINATION: Under ideal conditions, hulled seeds can germinate within 3 to 7 days. IF conditions are NOT ideal, it is quite normal for Bermuda seeds to take 14 to 21 days for germination to occur. Occasionally it can take even longer. Seedlings are very small when they first emerge and require careful inspection to observe. Under ideal conditions, it is possible for Bermuda's to establish from seed within about 5-6 weeks to provide a limited / usable turf.
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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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Can I re-seed my lawn after using a weed control product?

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WipeOut® Total Weed & Grass Killer - Has no soil activity and will breakdown very quickly. There are no replanting restrictions. Lawn WeedOut® - Has some soil activity and takes about two to three weeks to breakdown. Lawn seed should not be planted for 3-4 weeks after using Lawn WeedOut®. Lawn WeedOut® should not be applied to newly seeded lawns until after the third mowing.
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Why is there a big flock of Black Birds on my lawn all the time?

Frequently Asked Gardening Questions about Lawns and Trees |...
BOB: Chances are you have an infestation of Sod Webworms and the birds are having a group lunch . You will also notice small round holes in the sod where they have worked their beaks into the turf. You may want to treat your lawn with an insecticide, following label directions.
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When's the best time to establish a lawn?

FAQs About Establishing A Lawn
Turfgrass sod can be installed year-round, even on frozen ground, if sod is available; however, sodding during the heat of summer will require more water than during cooler periods. Seeding or sprigging is best attempted in the Fall in most areas, with Spring being the second best time. Winter and Summer planting of seed or sprigs is strongly discouraged
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When is the best time to water my lawn?

Ferta Lawn
The best time to water your lawn is early morning. This way the turf can absorb the water before it is evaporated during mid-day temperatures. Nighttime watering is discouraged because this may create an ideal environment (cool and wet) for diseases to develop.
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Your Backyard Garden & Backyard Gardening: Lawns FAQs ...
Before 2 o’clock in the afternoon. Never let a lawn go to sleep with wet hair, or the tonic you will have to buy might cost more than your lawn. It’s not the spreader we worry about, it’s the spreadee. You are the “spreadee.” Any spreader works fine, though I prefer a cyclone or broadcast type. What’s more important is to go slow and watch what you’re doing.
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When is the best time to establish a lawn?

Southwest Sod Frequently Asked Questions
Our sod can be installed year-round, but sodding your yard during the heat of summer will require more water than during cooler seasons. Sprigging is best accomplished in the spring, fall is the second best time.
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Can a lawn be seeded and fertilized at the same time?

lawn care
Yes, but only if the level of fertilizer application is very low. If a normal application of fertilizer is applied it will tend to damage the germinating grass seeds. It's usually best to fertilize, water well and then seed at a later date.
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Will the seed contamination problem worsen over time?

FAQs: Seed Contamination
In general, the answer is yes. Left unchecked, we are likely to have more and more genes at higher and higher levels in our traditional seed supply. But we do need to understand more about when and where contamination occurs. That is why we urge the federal government to promptly follow this pilot project with a much more comprehensive study with large samples of a greater number of crops.
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