Quick Guide

Below is a simple outline of the planting grass seed process but for more detailed instructions, visit the Planting Grass Seed page.

1. Clear any existing vegetation mechanically or with the aide of a non-selective herbicide.
2. Incorporate organic soil amendments and grass fertilizer. Mix thoroughly with roto-till.
3. Pick out remaining weeds, stones, sticks, old grass clumps, and other debris.
4. Level grass seed bed to desired contour.
5. Water seedbed thoroughly to settle soil and reveal low spots.
6. Pull weeds brought up by watering and fill in exposed low spots.
7. Rake the soil to create small grooves and the soil is now ready to plant grass seed.
8. Apply grass seed with spreader or mechanical seeder; 1/2 in one direction and the other 1/2 in the other direction.
9. Lightly rake in grass seed to insure good contact with seed bed.
10. In dry, hot, or windy weather conditions, apply a thin layer of damp peat moss or compost.
11. Lightly roll soil with a grass roller.
12. Keep grass seedbed dark with moisture until grass seed germinates.
13. A week after grass is fully germinated, pull weeds again.
14. Mow for first time with sharp mower blades when grass blades are about two to three inches high.

TA-DA!!!