How to Grow Grass in the Woods

Growing grass in the woods near your home will increase the amount of wildlife near your home. Animals such as deer, birds, and rabbits will be more likely to visit a wooded area if grass is growing. While sometimes difficult, it is possible to grow grass in the woods.

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Rake
Grass seed
Hay
Water
Chain saw

Instructions

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  Rake up any leaves that have accumulated on the ground in the area where you want the grass to grow. If you sprinkle grass seed on top of the leaves, it won't reach the soil. If the seed does not reach the soil, it cannot take root. Expose the soil with the rake. Pick out any rocks and toss them aside.
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  Use a chain saw to cut back any small trees or branches that are blocking sunlight from the area where you want the grass to grow. Without sunlight, the grass seed will not grow. Saplings that are in the way can be worked around and should not be removed. Focus on the larger trees. You do not have to remove entire trees, but remove the lower branches of larger trees with a chain saw. This will allow the natural sunlight to shine onto the area. Make the cuts for branches close to the trunk of the tree. Be careful to be out of the way when they fall.
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  Evenly distribute grass seed over the area. Allow small amounts of seed to slip through your fingers as you move your arm in a back-and-forth motion over the area until it is evenly covered with the grass seed.
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  Spread a thin layer of hay over the area where the seed has been distributed. The hay retains moisture and keeps animals from eating the seed. Hay also keeps the seed in place and prevents the wind from blowing it away. The seed has a better to chance of germinating and taking root if hay is spread over it.
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  Water the area once a day. If a garden hose will not reach, use a watering can. Gently sprinkle the area. High-pressure water will damage and uproot grass seeds that are beginning to grow. Water every day for two weeks. Grass should be growing after two weeks.

Tips & Warnings

To avoid blisters, wear gloves when using a rake.

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