Does Kentucky bluegrass do well in shade? Some varieties of Kentucky bluegrass do well in shaded areas. Look on the seed tag label of many grass seed mixes, including shade and sun-and-shade mixes, and you’ll find varieties with the same name as cool-season grasses. What type of grass grows best in shade? St. Augustine and […]
How long does it take for Scotts tall fescue seed to germinate? Why is my fescue seed not germinating? Cool and wet weather makes grass seed hard to grow in the spring. Grass seed that is planted in a warm area will not grow. The air temperature needs 7 to 10 days to reach over […]
Can you mix bluegrass and fescue? The benefits of Kentucky Bluegrass and Tall Fescue can be achieved by combining them. Your lawn will thrive with moderate maintenance and watering, repair itself quickly, and remain attractive through the cooler months. Will bluegrass choke out fescue? It’s not possible to choke out weeds if the weeds are […]
On non-sandy soils, apply 0.7 pound of nitrogen for every 1,000 square feet. If the turf is not dense in 4 to 6 weeks, you can apply again at the same rate or less. When should I fertilize my football field? All fertilising should be done before the rain so that the grass can be […]
Can you mix different types of grass? Each type of grass has a different function. If one of the grasses doesn’t perform well in a section of the yard, the other grasses will cover it. All warm-season grasses should be included in the mix of grass seeds. What happens if you mix grass types? It’s […]
How many pounds of grass seed is needed per acre of pasture? If you use a seed drill to plant, the seeding rate is 25 lbs peracre. If you broadcast seed by hand or with a broadcast spreader you will need more seed than the drill rate. The best time to plant is when the […]
Does grass seed need to be covered? Adding a layer of compost, topsoil or straw mulch over the top of your grass seed will help it grow if you don’t cover it. Will grass seed grow if you just throw it on the ground? If you throw grass on the ground, we recommend covering the […]
What grass seed is best for the Northeast? Pennington’s Smart Seed Northeast mix is great for cool, humid Northeast conditions. Perennial ryegrass is quicker to grow than any other lawn grass, and it is also more stable. When should I plant grass seed in Northeast? If you live in the Northeastern U.S., the best time […]
How long does it take for Scotts sun and shade grass seed to germinate? Will grass seed germinate on top of soil? Grass seeds don’t have the strength to punch through a lot of soil. They are supposed to be placed on the prepared soil. Germination can be affected by too much soil. That does […]
How much will a 50 lb bag of grass seed cover? A 50lb bag is roughly 30”x 30” and 3.33 square feet. The bag of grass seed will cover almost 700 acres if anacre is 43,560 square feet. How do I calculate how much grass seed I need? The amount of seed needed can be […]
