OT: Grass seed recommendations?

[Extra Point]

I want to put grass seed down on a large patch in my yard. Looking at the box stores online, there are dozens of different 'products' some come with dirt and fertilizer mixed in, or water retention chemicals, and some for shade, some grasses that are for fast growth and then die. It makes it confusing. My patch gets shade and sun. My question is, what grass seeds have you used that sprouted fine and would recommend? I would need a smaller sized bag, not 20 pounds of seed.

 

[RU_DIO]

I want to put grass seed down on a large patch in my yard. Looking at the box stores online, there are dozens of different 'products' some come with dirt and fertilizer mixed in, or water retention chemicals, and some for shade, some grasses that are for fast growth and then die. It makes it confusing. My patch gets shade and sun. My question is, what grass seeds have you used that sprouted fine and would recommend? I would need a smaller sized bag, not 20 pounds of seed.

Go to siteone.com and buy their Tall Fescue blend. Make sure you put down starter fertilizer with it. This is what many professional landscapers use. You are much better off putting seed down in the fall and you must water every day when you out down seed and starter fertilizer.

On the other part of your lawn use their 3 in 1 fertilizer, Proscape, this month.

 

[Tango Two]

I want to put grass seed down on a large patch in my yard. Looking at the box stores online, there are dozens of different 'products' some come with dirt and fertilizer mixed in, or water retention chemicals, and some for shade, some grasses that are for fast growth and then die. It makes it confusing. My patch gets shade and sun. My question is, what grass seeds have you used that sprouted fine and would recommend? I would need a smaller sized bag, not 20 pounds of seed.

OT- Post different types of grass you have tried

Kentucky blue, Rye, Crab.

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OT: growing grass

Rather than take over the other weather thread, let’s talk lawns. There’s usually a good discussion, as well as a few lawn experts here. I wrapped up a reno last spring that completely destroyed my lawn front and back. Put in new dirt and seeded, had decent results. Plan now is to seed again...

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Grass Seed for bare patches in lawn

The drought last year did a number on my lawn and now I have bare spots. Should I seed the entire lawn or just the bare spots? Do I have to water a lot? What is the best seed?

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OT: Seeding a bare area with grass seed revisited/update.

As some of you may recall, last fall I cleared out an area in my backyard bordering a state forest. Although time was short, based on advice from here I was able to seed one part of it in late October. (Well, 2 parts as Tyler wanted to do his own little area.) Anyway, the grass seed did...

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[retired711]

Go to siteone.com and buy their Tall Fescue blend. Make sure you put down starter fertilizer with it. This is what many professional landscapers use. You are much better off putting seed down in the fall and you must water every day when you out down seed and starter fertilizer.

On the other part of your lawn use their 3 in 1 fertilizer, Proscape, this month.

I like tall fescue because it is easy to grow and drought-resistant -- but some people don't like the thick blades.

A university we've all heard of has a lot of advice to give on lawns: it's worth reading.

https://njaes.rutgers.edu/fs102/

 

[RULoyal]

Grass seed germination rate drops 10-20 percent for every year of storage. Make sure you’re not buying old seed.

 

[phs73rc77gsm83]

Grass seed germination rate drops 10-20 percent for every year of storage. Make sure you’re not buying old seed.

Agreed, this piece on reading seed label is worth a look. By the way, I agree with your concept of declining germination each year. I’m somewhat astounded that I started some indoor pots of Bewitched KBG 15 days ago and have excellent germination???? I’m very surprised, but happy. But your point still stands: check the date of the seed as well as other important metrics such as those cited in the attached link.

Understanding a Turfgrass Seed Label

Seeding Objectives The objective of any seeding is to establish a mature, permanent and high quality turfgrass stand in the shortest period of time possible. To that end, the process may begin with soil modification, including grading to insure proper surface water drainage, application of...

ag.umass.edu

 

[Extra Point]

Thanks, I will give this a try.

Robot or human?

 

[SkilletHead2]

Who else thought this was going to be a thread about marijuana?

 

[thegock]

+1 for tall fescue

 

[RUinBoston]

Who else thought this was going to be a thread about marijuana?

What you want is a cross between Kentucky bluegrass, featherbed bent and northern California sensemilia

 

[DennisHajekRC84]

Oh I thought this was about Sativa vs. Indica.

A few years ago I realized and experienced that the best seed for me was one specific to my local soil that our local nursery carried. Made just for the area.

 

[Tango Two]

OT: Eternal Lawn Care Thread

Forsythias are starting to bloom. Time to put down pre-emergent? Seems early. Could not find the old lawn care thread, as the search function still seems broken.

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[Tango Two]

Grass Seed for bare patches in lawn

The drought last year did a number on my lawn and now I have bare spots. Should I seed the entire lawn or just the bare spots? Do I have to water a lot? What is the best seed?

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[MADHAT1]

Who else thought this was going to be a thread about marijuana?

I'll make it so 😇
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