What is the most effective way to grow grass??

Question

Im trying to grow a small patch of grass [64in x 45in] in my atrium for my rabbit to use and I tried putting grass seeds and fertilizer in but the grass came up sporadicly. Should I just go buy sod from a landscaping company or is there anything else I can do to have a thick patch of grass grown in a short amount of time??

Answer 1

If you are going to grow grass from seed, plan on it taking up to 1 month before you can have your rabbit begin grazing on it.

I did my old back yard, a patch of dirt about 10ft by 15 ft, and what I used was a mixture of steer manure and sifted dirt. Becuase the ground was very suceptible to weeds, I layed garden cloth over the entire area, and holding it in place with large nails. I placed the dirt and manure mixture over at about 2inches thick, hand spread seed, watered daily and in about 1 month it grew in very very nice. Seed, at this time of year, takes longer to germinate because of the colder days. The other alternative if you really dont want to wait, is to get sod from Home Depot, the sell it by the sq ft at about 1$ to 2$ per sq ft. Eitherway, you are still going to want to at the very least till up the soil a little bit if you decide to go this route.

Answer 2

All atriums I've seen don't have enough sunlight to support good grass
growth. You can try your sod idea but I think you'll be back every few weeks to buy some more. Try another approach - artificial grass, leaves or hay

Answer 3

rye grass germinates quickly, even more quickly with the following trick: Soak seed in water with a tea bag overnight. Spread out on a towel until damp dry. Plant immediately.

Answer 4

Grass likes strong light, an alkaline pH soil. try throwing a handfull of birdseed there if your rabbit is just going to eat it.

the birdseed will probably be better for it because it will be a mix of grains. Many people get several pots and grow birdseed in them, they then swap them over with a fresh one every second day

Answer 5

A broadleaf form weed killer will kill the weeds growing to be on your backyard and not the grass. verify such as your community extension provider or backyard center. Boiling water and horticulture grade vinegar will kill them too. extra secure and much less poisonous.

Answer 6

In the microscopic patch as you have discribed have you considered planting oats or cereal rye. They are both plants that would recover quickly from grazing and have no toxic effect on livestock.

Answer 7

You need three thrings, cow manure, sunlight, and constant water source

Answer 8

my grass looked poor and i added manure and wood ashes from my barbecue and now its hard to mow it was sickly

Answer 9

constant watering

Answer 10

manure....or do as i do...HIRE SOMEONE!