How To Plant Grass Seed In Sandy Soil & Shade

Growing grass in a fully shady area of your property can be difficult. If the soil also has a little sand mixed into it, growing grass there may be even more of a challenge. The secret to lush grass in sandy soil and shade is the choose a type of grass seed that thrives in those types of conditions.

Things You'll Need

• St. Augustine grass
• Bermuda grass
• 5-gallon bucket
• Empty coffee can

Instructions

1. Purchase shade and sand specific grass seeds. St. Augustine and Bermuda seeds are your best options when planting in shady and sandy soil.

2. Pour the grass seeds into a 5-gallon bucket for easy access. You can just scoop right out of the bag, but this gives you better access and easier control over the seeds.

3. Scoop out a full coffee can's worth of grass seed and sprinkle the grass seed evenly onto the ground. You can till the ground a little bit to allow the soil to regain some moisture, but it is not necessary. Generally, you need to plant 16 to 22 seeds per square inch.

4. Do not water the grass too much as the shady area holds in a lot more water than sunny areas. In hot weather, your grass needs about 1 inch of water per week so once a week watering is recommended. In dry, hot weather, your grass could need up to 2 1/2 inches of water per week.

5. Stay off the grass for at least two weeks as the new seedlings begin to grow.

References

• Bestlawn
• Process of Growing Grass in the Shade
• Grass in the Sand and Shade