How to Grow Grass in California
California has a variety of climates, and some are better for growing grass than others. However, all of the climates in the Golden State can grow grass, as long as you take into account the turf type you buy and how you maintain it. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Clear the land. You need a nice piece of land that is free of rocks and weeds in which to grow grass. Try to do this in the early spring.
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Buy sod. Growing grass from seed is too difficult. Sod will give you an instant lawn. Go to West Coast Turf (see Resources below). By filling out a simple form and answering a few questions (what climate you live in and so on) they will give you a list of turf types right for that area and how to care for them.
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Lay down a layer of top soil and manure over the land you'll place the sod on. This will give the grass extra nutrients.
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Lay the sod. This is hard and long work. Be sure to lay it as soon as you can, as sod will dry out quickly in dry areas.
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Water the lawn. Be sure not to over-water. You don't want to drown the roots of your new lawn. A lawn in most parts of California needs to be watered three to four times a week for 10 to 15 minutes each time, depending on the turf type.
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Stay off of the grass for at least 2 weeks. You want to give the grass a chance to take root and grow.
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Seed when needed. If your lawn is getting a bald spot, buy some seed of the same grass species and sprinkle it on top. This should fill it in.
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Tips & Warnings
Take into account where the lawn will be and how much sun/shade it will get.
