Canada Green 3604 Grass Seed, 1kg

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Bermuda grass grows best in warm, hot weather with adequate water. The seed grows into a short lawn requiring lots of sunlight. During the summer, the warm-season grass can be combined with perennial ryegrass to give a beautiful lawn. He adds, "You can have the best soil in the world, but if you don’t start with the right seed, your lawn is not going to be as healthy and green as you want it to be. Apart from choosing the best species of grass to grow, you need to carefully select the best cultivars that will perform well for your lawn's conditions. And timing is everything. The next step to growing a healthy green lawn is to know when to plant. As with any plant, that depends largely on where you live and the type of grass you plan to grow." Are there any shady spots underneath trees? Or is the whole yard shaded? It’s admittedly tough to grow grass in a heavily shaded area, but there are varieties that tolerate partial shade, meaning just a few hours of sunlight per day. A. While you’ll pay more for pre-fertilised grass seeds, you’ll save time. These ready-to-go bags make the job of planting much easier. Some even include weed killers for the maximum in convenience.

Use a handheld or broadcast spreader to apply your seed and use a lawn-starter fertilizer to supply a nutrient boost,’ says Witz. Water thoroughly with light spray frequently. Soil must be kept moist until the new lawn is well rooted. Don't wash seeds away. Cool season grasses are varieties that do well in cooler weather and can tolerate some heat. They grow best in the fall and spring, as well as in the winter for areas in the south.Single-variety grass seeds, also labelled “straight” grass seeds, contain one type of grass. Generally, only warm season grasses are sold as single variety seeds. When your lawn is just one type of grass, it looks very even, but it is also more prone to disease. Blended grass seeds Cool season grasses do best when established in the early fall, though they can be planted in the spring. If you’re in a hurry to get your new lawn off to a good start, then choose from the best fast-growing grass seed, and finish it off with one of the most stylish lawn edging ideas. When is the best time to plant grass seed? Bluegrass, as the name implies, has a bluish-green color when established, and it is a soft, fine-bladed lawn that withstands cold and foot traffic. Drop spreaders do exactly what they say – they drop seed directly below the spreader, unlike a broadcast spreader’s ability to throw seed beyond its own footprint. This is very helpful if you have additional beds in your lawn that you don’t want grass seed to fall on. They are very simple devices that can be used to distribute other granular material as well, such as deicer and fertilizer.

Ideally, you should never mow more than one-third of the height of the grass in any one session, as that can lead to a straggly, unhealthy lawn. You’ll need to adjust your mowing schedule throughout the year to avoid going beyond that, mowing more in the active growing season of spring and summer, and less, if at all, during the dormant seasons of late fall and winter. You can use this seed to establish a new lawn or overseed an existing one, but either way, it does best when sown in April through October. Prepare for overseeding by mowing existing lawn as short as possible and raking gently before applying the seed. Soil for a new lawn should be thoroughly tilled before sowing the seed. You'll need to keep the area moist for several weeks after planting. Even once established, perennial ryegrass prefers regular water and will not thrive without it. A 3-pound bag will overseed up to 2,000 square feet or cover up to 600 square feet when used to establish a new lawn. Warm season grasses thrive in areas with hotter summers. Typically, warm season grasses go dormant and turn brown over the winter. Plant warm season grass seeds in the spring. Now that you’ve got a handle on what type of grass you’re planting and you’ve chosen the best grass seed for your property, it’s time to plan what you’ll need to get your lawn well established, but there are a few questions to look at first. Lawn seed is one of the easiest (or hardest if not applied correctly) ways to make your outdoor area feel like it’s brand new. With more of us spending time at home than ever before, patches, brown spots, and even weeds can prevent you from making the most of your green space.While technically you can plant grass seed in the winter, it’s best to wait until the spring for warm-season grasses. Cool-season grasses are best planted in the early fall, allowing them plenty of time to establish before the following spring.

If you'd like to spend less time mowing and fussing with your lawn, then a low-maintenance blend of seed like Scotts Turf Builder Tall Fescue Mix is your best choice. Planting in mid-to-late spring allows these seedlings the most hospitable environment that encourages growth prior to any of these environmental stresses.’

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Even after selecting the best seed for your climate, soil and application, your seed will not grow without sufficient water. You’ll need to apply enough water after planting to get the soil damp 6″ to 8″ into the soil, but do not overwater and be sure to use a gentle application so your new grass seed doesn’t wash away. On the other hand, if your lawn is shady or only receives a few hours of direct sun each day, Brian Feldman, senior director of technical operations at TruGreen makes these recommendations: "If you are planting grass in a shaded area, choose a grass seed mixture that is designed specifically for those conditions. The best lawn grass mixtures for shade in cool areas should contain tall fescue, fine fescue, and a small amount of perennial ryegrass. In warmer climates, St. Augustine or Zoysia are good choices." Annual ryegrass needs at least six hours of full sun each day for growth, but will tolerate partial shade. During its brief lifespan, it's quite tolerant of drought and disease, and it withstands foot traffic very well. If you are using it to overseed a warm-season lawn, it's best to plant the ryegrass in the fall. In northern climates, it can also be planted in the spring. But once temperatures start to rise into the 80s, expect to see the ryegrass begin to yellow and die off. It will also die if temperatures fall below freezing for more than a few days. What if you’re in the transition zone? In areas that receive both a very hot summer and a very cold winter, you have a couple options. In northern areas, you can plant fescue, which is a drought- and heat-tolerant cool season grass. In southern regions, Bermuda grass is a great grass that is somewhat more cold tolerant that other warm season grasses. The other option is overseeding.