Lush, Healthy Lawn can be Yours The Five Main Reasons Lawns Fail

Grass seed is a great investment, with some varieties, such as Centipede costs $ 30- $ 40 per 2,000 square feet of patio. Most homeowners spend hundreds of dollars on seed, only to see little or no germination, much less lush green, healthy lawn imagined. The problem is not grass seed, but failure to properly prepare the soil before planting.

 

1. The grass seed is buried too deep or not deep enough. The contact of the seed with soil is the most important factor. The seed must be completely covered with earth, but bury the grass seed very deep and will not get the sunlight needed for growth. Cool season grasses such as fescue, blue grass and rye grass should be planted 1/4 inch deep. Warm season grasses including Bermuda, Centipede, Carpet Grass, Zoysia and Bahia only require a depth of 1/8 inch plantation.

2. Wet insufficient. Do not give your seed to newly planted grass enough water is an obvious problem, but too much water can be dangerous for beautiful lawn than expected. More irrigation or watering so often that the water sitting on the floor and do not dive in, can cause damage and disease to your newly planted lawn. To ensure the growth of the lawn and continued health, follow the watering instructions.

 After first planting your lawn, water 2-3 times a day for about 10 minutes. Watering early in the morning is great.

Now you can water your lawn less often but for longer periods. Reduce your watering schedule every other day for 15-20 minutes. This helps the roots grow deep and establishes a natural drought tolerance.

Mature lawns should be watered twice a week in the absence of rainfall. It is best to water your lawn less often for longer periods than light frequent watering.

3. Seeding too soon after applying a pre-emergence. If you used a pre-emergence herbicide on your lawn, it will stop grass seeds germinate well. Check the label on the brand you use for the exact time to wait before applying grass seed.

Applying too much fertilizer can burn the lawn. Always water the fertilizer on the lawn to avoid burns.

4. Lack of proper nutrients. A soil test will provide recommendations for nutrients and soil amendments (such as lime). These nutrients and changes are essential to, in the healthy growth lawn.