How to Plant Grass Seed

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Turn a patch of dirt into a gorgeous green lawn by planting the seeds correctly.

To complete this How-To you will need:

The right grass for your climate
Quality seed
A spade or garden hoe
Starter fertilizer
A hand, lawn, or mechanical seeder
A windless day
A rake
A lawn roller
A power tiller

Step 1: Pick the right grass

Pick the right variety of grass for your area. Your local garden center can tell you which grass will thrive in your climate.

Tip: Don't buy grass seed that is ten months or more past its test date. Age may affect its germination rate.

Step 2: Start with good seed

Start with good seed. Check out brands that the National Turf Evaluation Program has tested by logging onto ntep.org.

Step 3: Plant at the right time

Plant at the right time, which is autumn for most areas, but spring for some. Check with your local garden center for more specific guidelines.

Step 4: Prep the soil

Prepare the soil by tilling it with a spade or garden hoe until the dirt clumps are no bigger than a golf ball. Consider a power garden tiller if you have a lot of land. Remove debris like twigs and rocks. Level out areas where excess water could collect. Then, spread some starter fertilizer.

Tip: Don't spread weed killer; it will kill your seedlings, too!

Step 5: Depending on the type of grass you're planting, sp

Depending on the type of grass you're planting, sprinkle six to 20 seeds per square inch, by hand or with a lawn spreader. For large areas, use a mechanical seeder.

Tip: Plant on a windless day so seeds don't go flying everywhere.

Step 6: Rake over the seeds

Lightly rake over the seeds and fertilizer so they get covered with about one-eighth of an inch of soil.

Step 7: Roll over the soil

To press the seeds into the dirt, go over the soil with an empty lawn roller (don't fill with water or sand). You can rent one at many hardware stores.

Step 8: Keep it wet

For the next four weeks, water your lawn for 10 minutes two or three times a day.

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[Fab4Fred]

i don't have a garden hoe..but will my girlfriend do?

[chesirekitkat]

my family had a bamboo fence cause the mailman would cut through our property hahhah.

[ShiiftyyHD]

this is funny ass hell but these guys grow the rong shit :D

[Bfftavg]

Garden hoe

[hamsterohio]

thanks for the info

[t33one]

The instructions are fine.... But this the most retarded video.. Its a joke!! Watch how he spreads the seed...HAHAHAHA~

[slyrcsjoe]

im not a gardner, i just love the hoes..

[blp21381]

@Daveyboy055

i didn't know the way he has hat on has anything to do with what the video is about? last i checked it didn't say "how to wear a hat correctly to avoid looking like an idiot".

[Daveyboy055]

Do I have to wear my hat backwards like this idiot or can I look like a human being and wear it correctly?

[superawesomesuperkid]

"Start with good seed"

'nuff said

[BloggerIllustrated]

Umm, should you really be spreading starter feet with your hands? I guess that thing they call a "label" and "spread rate" ain't all that important?

[yuumeko]

what if don't have a roller? :x