How do i grow top quality grass?

Answer 1

If you have a limited budget, but lots of time (and little expected foot traffic) you can grow a super lawn from seed if you prepare the soil and tend it properly. If time is of the essence and your budget allows, sod is a quick and effective way to get a healthy lawn established sooner rather than later.

Have your soil tested for soil pH and nutrient levels: The soil pH should be between 6.0 and 7.0 for best results. Limestone is used to increase the soil pH and should be mixed with the top 6 inches of soil (with a roto-tiller) before the soil is final graded. Starter fertilizers in 1-2-1 or 3-4-1 ratios (i.e. 10-20-10 or 18-24-6) should be added at the rate of 1 lb. of nitrogen per 1000 square feet, and tilled with the limestone to a depth of 6 or more inches.

If you have sandy soil, consider adding some peat moss (one cubic yard) or composted manure (2-3 cu yd) to add organic matter. If your soil is compacted or clay-like DO NOT add sand, as the soil may compact even more...add organic materials in the amts listed above to "lighten" and improve the soil.

Install any irrigation and drainage systems. Grade and gently roll the improved soil (you can rent these for little $) to get the level and drainage needed.

Seed
Use a spreader or sprinkle the seed evenly over the desired area. Go by the supplier's recommendations on how many pounds/1000 sq gt to get sufficient density. Keep the soil moist thru germination and the first several months of growth; limit foot traffic to avoid excessive soil compaction.

Sod
With proper irrigation sod can be installed almost anytime during the growing season when the ground is not frozen. It is desirable to plan ahead, however, and consider installing sod in the late summer to early fall. As with seeding, this time of the year is usually very conducive to the environmental conditions needed for rapid establishment. Although possible, it is best to avoid installing sod during very hot, dry and humid conditions of mid-summer. The frequent watering needed to establish new sod during this time may encourage diseases such as Pythium blight, which can be devastating to a lawn.

Install your sod as soon as possible after delivery to prevent excessive drying. The soil should be flat and moderately moist. If needed, water the soil ahead of time very lightly. This improves the ability of the sod to survive and knit in faster. Lay the sod strips on the prepared soil tightly together, edge to edge, with staggered joints like bricks in a wall. Fill cracks with soil if necessary. Immediately soak the newly laid sod thoroughly. As soon as it is dry enough to walk on, lightly roll or tamp the sod to give a good contact with the soil beneath. This is necessary to remove any air pockets that will interfere with proper rooting.

Answer 2

properly.... there has been some green stuff growing to be interior the refrigerator until now, yet i do no longer think of it became grass. The music is growing to be on me. I enjoyed the way it began, yet no longer delighted with the vocals~ sounds like Modest Mouse somewhat. actual worth attending to be attentive to extra suitable. satisfied weekend, Prof :-)

Answer 3

Proper balance of nutrients, water and furtilizer.
A good stand of grass will need little weed control.

Answer 4

I think that's illegal.