How to Plant Blue Oat Grass
Blue oat grass is an alluring ornamental plant that forms in clumps and has a foliage that is gray/blue in color. It is an adaptable grass that fits well in a variety of places. Blue oat grass grows to approximately two feet in height. Blue oat grass prefers a cooler climate and has average water needs. You can plant blue oat grass by using a starter plant or from seed. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Starter Plant Instructions
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Select a site to plant the grass. Blue oat grass prefers an area with at least six hours of sun, good drainage and moist soil. Consider where the blue oat grass would improve the look of the yard. Blue oat grass makes a great filler in gardens. It can be used to fill bare spots in a yard, such as between bushes. Blue oat grass also makes a great border plant for a lawn.
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Prepare the area to be planted by loosening the soil with a rake. It is a good idea to fertilize the ground a week before planting but don't overdo it. Blue oat grass doesn't need a lot of fertilizer.
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Dig a hole approximately twice the size of the starter plant's container. Blue oat grass starter plants come in clumps. Remove a clump gently from the pot and place it in the hole. Cover the plant's roots with dirt. Fill the remainder of the hole and pat down the soil. If planting more than one starter plant, dig the holes at least a foot or two apart. Blue oat grass spreads out and looks better if the clumps don't run into each other.
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Water the plant to root depth.
Planting from Seed
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Select the site for planting.
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Prepare the area to be planted by raking the soil. Fertilize once, a week before planting.
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Scatter the seeds in clusters about a foot or two apart. Gently cover the seeds with dirt to prevent them from being eaten by birds.
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Water the area thoroughly.
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Tips & Warnings
Plant a starter plant as soon as possible after obtaining it. Keep a slight dirt cover over seeds until the grass spouts from the ground. Store blue oat grass seeds in a dry and cool place prior to planting.
Moist soil is preferred, but blue oat grass will grow in sandy and heavy-clay soils as long as the area is not too wet in winter. The best time time to plant blue oat grass is in the spring. Do not plant blue oat grass when ground is frozen or may be frozen soon.
