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10 rules for sowing grass from scratch. Cultivate a new lawn like a pro in 2024
These 10 simple stages show the best path to grow grass from scratch, helping you to set up that fantastic lawn:
Stage 1 – Clean the area
prepare the ground for grass seed by cleaning the area and removing large stones, weeds and other garbage.
Stage 2 – Enhance the soil
It’s easier to deal with soil anomalies before the new lawn is in place. For clay soils, mix in fine sand to facilitate drainage and composition. Prepare the soil to a depth of 15 cm (6″) to aerate it. This facilitates drainage and proper feed distribution. Remove all other garbage.
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Stage 3 – Create a flat seed layer
Rake the surface. To do this, simply run a ruler (such as a heavy piece of wood) over the surface. Then use a lawn roller to firm up the soil so that you can stand on the surface and have a single level surface.
Stage 4 – Wait for the ground to stabilize
By waiting for the soil to rest for 7 days, any problems will become apparent before the lawn is in place, so they can be corrected before seeding. If weeds appear in the field, wait for them to germinate and remove them before seeding.
Stage 5 – Final soil treatment
Lightly prepare the ground with a rake to create a fine layer of soil. Adding a pre-seeding lawn fertilizer ensures that the soil has all the nutrients required for healthy grass seed development.
Stage 6 – Buying grass seed
It pays to buy the grass seed best suited to your soil type and situation.
Stage 7 – plant grass seed
When distributing grass seed, it’s important to distribute the seed evenly, respecting the recommended seeding rate for grass seed. We recommend the use of a grass seed spreader to facilitate the task and ensure ideal results.
Stage 8 – roll the grass seeds
New grass seeds need to be covered by a fork in the ground so that they can germinate quickly. Rolling the surface ensures that the emerging roots find their way into the soil. For large areas, harrowing ensures good contact with the soil.
Stage 9 – Irrigation
Grass seeds need moisture, soil and warmth to germinate. If conditions are too dry in the first two weeks, the seeds may die. Light watering for the first few weeks may help, but is not generally required if rainfall is average. Frequent watering constantly reduces the soil temperature and does not help germination.
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Stage 10 – Cutting the lawn
As soon as the grass reaches a length of 3 to 4 inches, start cutting it. Cut part of the height by ยฝ inch (1cm) each time you mow the lawn until you reach the desired mowing height.
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