How to Choose the Best Grass Seed for Your Yard
A beautiful lawn doesn't just happen by accident. It requires time, patience and the right know-how to grow a lawn that you can be proud of. Choosing the right grass seed to grow is the first step toward having the perfect lawn. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Different grass seeds are suited for different areas of the country. If you live in an area that gets hot summers and mild winters, such as the deep south, you should plant a warm season grass. If your area gets cold winters and mild to hot summers, as in the northern states, you should plant a cool season grass.
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Determine how you will use your yard. If your lawn will walked on often, you need to plant a type of grass that recovers from damage quickly. If your lawn is mainly ornamental, you can plant a less hardy variety of grass.
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Decide how much work you are willing to put into maintaining your lawn. Some types of grass require more mowing, fertilizing and watering than others.
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Choose a type of grass that can handle the growing conditions in your yard. Look around and note how much water and sun your yard gets. Most yards have several different growing conditions, such as both sunny and shady areas, so you may need to plant more than one type of grass.
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Write down all of the information about your yard and take it with you when you go to the store. Read the grass seed labels carefully to choose the best grass seed for your yard and lifestyle. You can also ask an employee to help you.
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Tips & Warnings
If you are unsure which type of grass to buy or your yard has several different growing conditions, try planting a mix of grass seeds to find the type that grows best.
Cool season grasses should be planted in the spring and fall, while warm season grasses should be planted in the summer.
