can I grow grass on concrete?

Question

I want grass instead of concrete in my backyard. How should I do this?

Answer 1

sure as long as u use enough top soil like 6" worth why not try artificial turf

Answer 2

The short answer is no, you can't grow grass on concrete. If you want a lawn, you're going to have to get rid of the concrete. If it's solid concrete, you'll have to get someone in with a jackhammer to break up the concrete and then truck it away. Once the concrete is cleared away, you will need to replace the soil. What is under the concrete will not be good, so, depending on how large your lawn is going to be, you will have to get a few loads of dirt trucked in. You should probably get some well rotted manure at the same time, and work it in to the soil. Then roll it, to pack it down firmly, scatter the seed and roll it again, then turn the sprinkler on it daily and wait until your lawn begins to sprout.
I don't blame you for wanting to get rid of the concrete. Grass is so much nicer, and so much healthier. It even contributes oxygen to the atmosphere.

Answer 3

I don't think you can, it would be a nightmare to keep watered.

But if it was me with this problem, I would take a hammer and shatter it all over, roll the concrete shards over with a barrel of sand or something, to make sure none were sticking up, and then rake a good quality soil over it into the cracks and plant some sort or low creeping ground cover in the cracks to hold the concrete, like dichondra (sp) or baby's tears. It might be quite attractive. But then I'm a bit odd anyway, and I'm not sure it would work. If it didn't I would use the concrete shards to make a dry set raised bed.

Answer 4

Wow. I would suggest first having dirt placed over the concrete, at least several inches thick to give grass enough room for roots. Then I would look into getting sod. The grass is already pre-grown and it'll go on just like a mat.

Answer 5

I lived in the south for a period of time with Bermuda grass. That stuff would creep onto the edge of the sidewalk and driveway. Had to edge all the time. I often said that this stuff was so hearty it would grow on concrete. Fact is though, you need soil to grow grass.

Answer 6

just put a thin layer of dirt over the concrete, probly about 1" thick, and use low pressure water to soak it until the grass starts to grow

Answer 7

The best thing would be to first break up and remove the concrete.The soil underneath will probably have to be treated before grass will grow.

Answer 8

You're gonna have to tear out the concrete first. you can't grow grass on concrete. sorry. :(

Answer 9

nope you gotta remove the concrete then plant grass seeds

Answer 10

In between the craks but other wise no!