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How to grow grass

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This article will teach you the basic steps of growing grass.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1

    Use a metal rake or similar tool and work up the soil where you would like grass to grow.

  2. Step 2

    Sprinkle a lot of grass seed down on the ground and then go around and step down everywhere to even out.

  3. Step 3

    Cover with a light coating topsoil and sprinkle straw(not hay) all over the top.

  4. Step 4

    Water, Water, Water! Water your yard about 2-3 times a day unless it rains.

Tips & Warnings
  • It may take a few weeks to notice grass sprouting, so just remember to water.
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sullysee said

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on 6/18/2009 Good information. It's the rainy season in Florida right now, so I'll do some grass patching.

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