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Peat Moss or Straw for Grass Seed – Which Grass Cover is Best?
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Peat Moss or Straw for Grass Seed – Which Grass Cover is Best?

BySarah Kimbrell

Adding a grass seed cover is essential if you want to see the highest germination rates from your seeding efforts. You have a few different options at your disposal when choosing a cover for your grass seed; materials include compost, grass clippings, peat moss, and straw. Both peat moss and straw are two of the…

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How Long After Planting Grass Seed Can You Walk on it?
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How Long After Planting Grass Seed Can You Walk on it?

BySarah Kimbrell

After planting grass seed, it will be roughly 4 to 6 weeks before you can walk on your lawn. This timing will vary depending on how fast your grass germinates; the grass must be 3.5 inches in height before you can safely walk on it. This is the point at which you’ll mow the new…

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How Long Can Grass Seed Go Without Water?
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How Long Can Grass Seed Go Without Water?

BySarah Kimbrell

The process of watering new grass involves constant daily attention to sustain the healthy germination of your grass seed. Mature grass can go several days up to several weeks without water, surviving on stored nutrients in their roots. Grass seed, on the other hand, lacks these roots, and therefore has little tolerance to dry conditions. …

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5 Alternatives to Straw for Grass Seed Covering
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5 Alternatives to Straw for Grass Seed Covering

BySarah Kimbrell

Using straw to cover grass seed is a common practice among homeowners. Although it’s a popular choice, straw is not the only material you can use as a grass seed cover. There are several other all-natural alternatives to straw that will provide similar benefits when used as mulch on newly sown grass seed. The best…

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Mixing Grass Seed and Top Soil: What You Need to Know
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Mixing Grass Seed and Top Soil: What You Need to Know

BySarah Kimbrell

Generally speaking, you shouldn’t mix grass seed with topsoil, nor should you use topsoil to cover grass seed. Topsoil is too heavy of a medium for young tender seedlings to push through during their early stages of growth. Your grass seed also requires sufficient access to direct sunlight to trigger and sustain its growth; a…

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How to Loosen Hard Soil for Grass Seed
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How to Loosen Hard Soil for Grass Seed

BySarah Kimbrell

The most effective ways to loosen hard soil for grass seed are to till or core aerate the planting area. After this initial aeration, you should then add amendments that will ensure the longevity of the softened soil; suitable substances to amend hard soil include compost, sand, lime, and humic acid. The planting area will…

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Cayenne Pepper: A Natural Way to Control Unwanted Grass
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Cayenne Pepper: A Natural Way to Control Unwanted Grass

BySarah Kimbrell

When used correctly, cayenne pepper can be an effective treatment for your lawn. This substance works as a natural solution to repel unwanted animals and pests from your lawn, at the same time as attracting birds to it.  In short, cayenne pepper will not kill grass, nor will it kill any other plant that comes…

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Planting Grass Seed Over Existing Weeds: A Complete Guide
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Planting Grass Seed Over Existing Weeds: A Complete Guide

BySarah Kimbrell

Although you can do it, planting grass seed over existing weeds is not a great idea for the health of your new grass. Grass, particularly young new grass, will struggle to grow alongside invasive established weeds; the weeds will rob them of nutrients and water, choking out your tender seedlings at this delicate stage of…

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DIY Lawn Fertilizer for a Greener Lawn
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DIY Lawn Fertilizer for a Greener Lawn

BySarah Kimbrell

Many homeowners consider making their own homemade lawn fertilizer to save themselves the money and time spent on a trip to the store. After some research online, you may have found several different homemade fertilizer recipes that all promise greener grass; you should take care when following these recipes to avoid adverse effects on your…

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Softest Lawn Grass: Best Types for Bare Feet
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Softest Lawn Grass: Best Types for Bare Feet

BySarah Kimbrell

As soon as the warm weather hits, you’ll want to get out and start enjoying your lawn as nature intended. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to frolic barefoot on a lawn full of dry, crunchy, or otherwise coarse grass. Creating a lush, dense lawn that feels soft underfoot relies on having a soft grass species maintained to…

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