5 Steps for Planting Grass in the Fall

Now that the fall is here, you’re probably wondering how to prepare your plants so they can bloom come spring.

Fall is the perfect season to plant many types of grasses because it comes with a mild and improved temperature. The soil remains warm as a result of the lingering heat of the summer, and the air temperature is not too hot or cold.

Here are five steps to follow when planting grass in the fall:

Buy good grass seeds

To get good results, it is essential to buy seeds that are free from insects and diseases and are drought-resistant.

You also need to take your time to research the type of grass that can best grow in your region. You should also get your seeds at the right place that will give accurate information on the type of grass seed you want to plant.

Prepare the soil

Clear away every debris on the soil, and do your best to soften the soil to make it fertile for your seeds.

If you're planting a new lawn, break the soil clumps but avoid too fine soil. Small clumps are acceptable. Then, level the areas where excess water can penetrate and loosen the soil's surface.

For existing lawns, mow the grass as short as possible, and clear the debris as earlier stated, including dead grass. You should also level the ground, especially areas that absorb water.

Sow your seeds

Spreading the grass seeds casually on the soil might be the easiest way but not the best way. Doing that exposes the seeds to critters and can be washed off by heavy rainfall or wind.

The best method is to put the seed into the soil because seeds generally need soil contact to germinate. Measure your land area correctly to avoid planting many seeds together, as this can result in seeds fighting for nutrients and space.

Grass seeds planted very close to one another may end up becoming thin or weak grasses.

Water your seeds often

After sowing, one of the most important parts of planting is watering your seeds. Water your seeds regularly to enhance germination.

Grass seeds need enough water but not too much. Do not water your plant to the point where you'll be left with stagnant water on the seed bed. This will most likely suffocate your seed, and it may end up dying.

As the seed sprouts, reduce the number of times you irrigate in a day; if you water thrice a day, reduce it to twice a day.

Protect your seeds by laying some hay

You can protect your seeds from critters by laying some light straws on them. If you can't see the seeds through the straw, you have probably laid things that are too thick, which will deprive your seeds of the sunlight and water they need.

If you need professional help to grow and maintain your lawn, reach out to us at Hursh's Landscaping today!