How to Plant Grass Seed With Peat
Growing grass can be a rewarding experience, but you may face challenges, such as birds that eat the freshly-spread seedlings. Peat moss offers protection for the seeds as well as a nutritional element. Peat moss is rather inexpensive, but the value it provides to your lawn is priceless. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Weed the area you plan to plant the grass. Weeds hinder the grass from taking root.
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Till the soil to ensure a fresh, enriched growing surface. Consider adding bagged soil to the freshly-tilled garden area. Fill the seed spreader with grass seeds and cover the planting area with seeds.
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Spread slow-release fertilizer on the freshly-laid grass seeds. Spread a 1-to-3 inch layer of peat moss to protect the seeds from being eaten by the birds.
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Water the grass seeds constantly. Once the peat moss has been laid on top, water the soil thoroughly so the seeds sink into the ground and the peat moss settles to form a protective barrier.
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