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Ideally there should be 3 to 4 inches
of loam for planting grass seed. The loam should be freshly tiled, compressed
and free from any stones or old grass sprigs.
Once the soil is properly prepared
use a broadcast spreader to distribute the grass seed evenly over the soil. The
amount of grass seed required per square foot is dependent upon the type of
grass seed used. Again, check with your local grass seed supplier to determine
the appropriate coverage level for the type of seed you plan to use.
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For grass seed to germinate it is
important that the grass seed be in good contact with the loam. Ideally the
grass seed should be covered with 1/8 to 1/4 inch of loam. To cover the grass
seed, and ensure good germination, use a rake to work the grass seed into the
soil.
After raking the grass seed into the
soil, use a light roller to compress and bind the soil and grass seed together.
By binding the grass seed and soil together, you can ensure good contact between
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The contact is necessary to enable
the transfer of moisture from the soil to the grass seed, which facilities
germination.
After planting the grass seed, lay
down a light layer of straw over the planted soil to aid in the grass seed
germination and to prevent any erosion from rain storms.
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Finally water the planted grass seed
such that the loam is moist, but not sopping. Depending upon weather conditions
continue to water the lawn a couple of times a day for the next 2-3 weeks so
that the first 1 to 2 inches of soil are continuously moist.
Depending upon weather conditions and
the type of grass seed planted the grass seed should germinate in 10-28 days.
After the grass seed has fully
germinated and the grass sprigs are 3 to 4 inches tall, gently rake off the
straw
to reveal your new lawn.
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