The Grass Doctor

Grass Seed? Who makes the best grass seed. I haven't had very good luck with Scotts and it seems expensive. Only looking for brands and where to get them - not growing tips.

grass seed? What brand of grass seed is best to use to reseed and fill in bare spots? I live in Zone 6, southern York county in Pennsylvania. Further more, I have 2 dogs that run wild in the yard, so I need seed that will be best in high traffic areas.

Grass seed? I live in PA. When is the best time to put down grass seed? It is 34 degrees right now. Is that too cold or should I wait until it is warmer out?

I need grass seed that will grow quickly and in mostly shade what are my options? My yard has two trees and the ground is tilted and really shaded, I know with a little grass we will avoid having water build up in the back. So I need a grass seed that will grow quickly and in shade.

Where does grass seed come from? Apples have seeds, oranges have seeds all other fruits have seeds.......so where does grass seed come from? if you buy a bag of grass seed there is a lot of seeds in the bag but it has no source of where the seeds come from!

How much grass seed do i need? I am getting ready to plant grass in a section of my backyard that is 15' x 75', irregularly shaped. I am trying to see which is more cost effective out of sod or seed, so i need help deciding how much seed i would need. I plan to seed very heavily because the area has never been grassy- rock landscaping- and i think it may be harder to grow grass there. any advice?

What kind of grass seed should I use for a partial shade area just cleared of ground cover? I just cleared an area of ground cover (dead leaves). The area gets some sun but is often in the shade. It is primarily dirt now. Any tips on what type of grass seed would be good and what other things I would need to do to grow grass effectively in this area? Thanks!

What type of grass seed should i use? I have mostly sandy soil, but some areas are kinda clayey. I have sunny spaces and shady spaces. I am planning on using 2 different types of seeds for the shady and sunny areas. I live in Oklahoma - zone 6 if that matters. We have planted grass seed before but it is really mostly dirt now and we are planning to really plant it heavily this fall and lay hay on top of it to keep it there (we live on a hill). Any suggestions of what type to use or where i can go to research what i would need?

How long will it take scotts grass seed to grow? On the grass seed bag it said for new lawns to use scotts starter fertilizer for better results. So i put grass seed with fertilizer. Its been 6 days so far and i dont see anything. Ive put grass seed before and it seemed like it only took 5 days or so... What is the longest it can take? I put sod topper on top of the seeds . A very thin coat just so the birds wont see or eat the seeds. I was told to do this by someone.

How deep can i plant grass seed in where it will still grow? I just dug up an old tree stump that was in a yard and now theres a big hole.Can i just throw grass seed in the hole and cover it back up with dirt or is there a certain way of planting grass seed?

what is the best grass seed to plant now in ny? I need to overseed my lawn - it is thin and over run with crab grass and weeds. what is the best grass seed to use?

will grass seed start to spread out and fill in? i have planted some grass seed. it is starting to germinate, but looks like pine needles sticking out. will it start to spread itself out and cover the area? if so...when? also, will the grass start to thicken?

What is the best brand of grass seed that is (and water wise) for colorado springs zone 5-6? I am wondering how to distinguish "quality" grass seed from grass seed sold at big box stores. I live in Colorado Springs (Zone 5-6) and I am looking to conserve water so it would have to also be drought tolerant. Are there particular brands that are better than others? Is so, which ones?

I am looking for grass seed in a roll out seed "carpet" but dont know where to get it? I do not want to use straight seed or sod. I have seend flower seeds in a "carpet" mixed with mulch, and I have also seen grass seeds in a ready-to-go carpet but don't know where to get it. Lowes, HomeDepot, local garden centers, and wal-mart do not carry it.

How to plant grass seed without the birds eating it up? I have bare patches on my lawn which I would like to fill with some grass seed, but every time I put seed on the lawn the birds find it and then pick it all up. How can I keep the birds away long enough for the seeds to germinate?

I want to spread some grass seed in my front and back yard. What should we get? The previous renters in our house didn't do any yard work. So the millions of leaves have killed the grass over the past few years and now its mostly dirt. We want soft, thick, beautiful grass for our son to play on. Any suggestions on what kind of seed to get, any preparations, or chemicals ( safe for kids) to get? The backyard is mostly shaded, and the front yard is mostly sunny. Thanks for your tips! I live in Ohio, cold winters. I need something low maintenence with minimal watering.

What type of grass seed to use during summer? During winter I had rye grass on my lawn. I had applied some ammonium sulfate and it looked great. Now that summer is here my grass is starting to turn yellow. Should I plant another type of seed or keep applying the 21-0-0 to my rye grass?

How to prepare ground for grass seed? Hi, Does anyone know how I should prepare the ground for grass seed? Do I need to put down any new soil first? The garden that I want to put the seed down is quite hard and there is a few chipping stones mixed in the mud but not on the surface as I have removed these, so should I dig alot of the mud and stones out first or not? Any help or tips would be much appreciated as I have no idea about gardening! Thanks.

When can I start planting grass seed in Kansas City? Does grass seed die when it freezes? Can I plant it when it is still snowing? I am just filling holes, not doing the whole yard if that matters. I don't want to buy any expensive seed just normal bluegrass.

How do you treat Grass seed in the eye of a horse? How do you treat your horse when it has a grass seed stuck in their eye?

What is the best grass seed to put into a established yard where dogs have used it all winter? I am thinking of putting some grass seed on the back yard this spring where the dogs have really chewed it up with there feet. Now it is a muddy mess in spots. And i will need it to grow fast otherwise it will just happen again.

What is a good grass seed to plant in a soggy water holding backyard? My backyard tends to hold water for a decent amount of time after it rains and I am looking to plant some grass that can stand up to this. Most of my yard is full to partial sun with a small part being mostly shade. I normally wouldn't have to plant any seed but our new dog has kind of torn up the yard and now I need to do some patch work.

When do i plant grass seed in new england? I am getting ready to plant a new lawn, didn't want to plant grass seed to early. Any suggestions?

Can grass seed be planted in the fall? My yard is of a sandy nature. Is there a grass seed for such soil and can it be planted in the early fall?

How can you get grass seed to grow this time of year? We sowed in the fall on dirt and it didn't come up. We tried fertilizer and watering. The water company dug an entire ditch that kept settling and over time they filled it. It is now completely like a dirt plot. Most of the dirt is hard and clumpy almost like rocks. We are trying to get it to have a nice even look. What kind of grass is the easiest to get started? How should we seed in April?

What is a good grass seed to use in my backyard where my 5 dogs run? I have a fenced in backyard that has been reduced to dust by a combination of 5 dogs and a dry spring. What would be the best grass seed to use to reseed it that will hopefully stand up under the antics of 5 dogs?

Can I just throw down grass seed and cover it with straw? I have a huge area I want to seed. Can I just throw down grass seed and cover it with straw. Or do I need to cover grass seed with dirt first?

what is the best grass seed to plant in excessive heat areas ? i live in palm spring California it's 110 degree in summer , what is the best kind of grass seed i have to use ?

When is the best time to plant grass seed in Central Illinois? My yard is real muddy and a bit splotchy. Also i have lots of trees so its very shaded. The shade grass seed seemed to work well in certain parts last fall when i was experimenting but im going to buy a lot of grass seed this spring and I want to put it down when i will get the best results.

What type of grass seed to buy? We live in Central New Jersey. Our yard is mostly sunny, with a few spots of shade. I need to plant new grass in a few areas, but mostly re seed the existing lawn. How do I know which seed to buy? It seems so confusing.

How can I control dandelions without hurting newly laid grass seed? I overseeded my lawn last fall and then again last week. Within the last three days dandelions started popping up like crazy. According to the seed directions, I shouldn't put down any weed killer until the newly seeded area has been mowed 2 or 3 times. But that's a long way off - the seeds from last fall are maybe an inch tall and the fresh seed has barely sprouted. Meanwhile, the dandelions are multiplying daily. How can I control the dandelions without killing off the brand new grass and seed?

How long should you freeze grass seed before you plant it? I've heard you should freeze grass seed before you plant it, so it will germinate in half the time. But how long should it be frozen for?

What is the easiest way to plant grass seed? I remember my mother used to cover the grass seed up with newspapers for a few days and keep them soaked so the seed wouldn't blow away (it's very windy here.) Is that a good idea? I guess I'd have to put rocks on the newspapers....

What is The Best Grass Seed For Ohio? We are completly redoing our yard. It needs leveled out and I want to plant new seed, I wand dark green grass, what is the best seed for that and do I need fertilizer.

What grass seed can withstand dog urine? I have a great dane who terminates any grass he dribbles on. Is there a grass seed that will withstand his urine? it's watered twice a day and it never helped. yes or no. no suggestions or smart answers please!

How should I plant my grass seed? My backyard is 1/3 dirt, 1/3 weeds, 1/3 grass. I want to plant grass seed so I have all grass. Should I rototill the whole yard or just throw seed down in the non-grass parts?

Is heavy rain good for new grass seed? Does a heavy rain pound grass seed more into topsoil, or would it wash it away? Just wondering if my husband and I should put down more grass seed when our current heavy rain subsides. Thank you!

Is The Rebels grass seed a good choice for my shady back yard? I have a backyard that gets more shade than sun. I've heard recently about The Rebels shade mix grass seed. Has anyone used this and if so, what are your thoughts? Thanks!

Can I plant grass seed over my existing lawn? I have alot of clay and rocks currently. I want to start over.? My lawn is currently established on clay and rocky soil. I have a very hard time with it. It turned brown this summer with drought in the area. Id like to put topsoil on top of it and plant new grass seed. Do I have to cut the sod first?

What kind of grass seed should we get for our yard? There is one part that's in the shade for most of the day so its just died completely. There's some dirt there now. The rest of it is being fried by the sun because the sun is on our entire yard the whole day. I like thick green grass so what kind of seed should we get that won't cost a fortune? Also when it rains its rains ALOT The yard will have standing water all over the place so yeah.

Is it too late to plant grass seed in Southern Indiana? We bought 300 lbs. of grass seed in early spring,at a great price,but just now got the ground prepared.The odds that more seeds will germinate in the fall are much better,but the seeds will be "older" too.Should we take the chance?

How do I keep birds away from grass seed? I just filled in the h ole from my swimming pool and planted grass seed then covered it with hay but I can't keep the birds out of there. Any suggestions?

How long does it take new grass to grow after planting grass seed? I planted some fescue seed in the backyard over scalped crab grass. How long will it take until it grows? (it's been raining for 2 weeks straight here in Oklahoma)

What kind of grass seed should I use? I live in the south. I am looking to put grass seed down soon. I dont know what kind of grass is down now. Just moved in a couple months ago. What kind of grass should I plant to have a good looking yard? Yard doesnt have shade in front.

How dense should grass seed cover the ground for starting a new lawn? I have a Scotts drop spreader (model 1000, aka El Cheapo) and using the suggested setting on the back of my Scotts grass seed hardly drops any seeds. Do your best to describe the coverage... maybe seeds per square inch or how high to bump the setting on the spreader. Thank you! I have a Scotts drop spreader (model 1000, aka El Cheapo) and using the suggested setting on the back of my Scotts grass seed hardly drops any seeds. Do your best to describe the coverage... maybe seeds per square inch or how high to bump the setting on the spreader. Planting a Fescue/Bluegrass mix, nearly full sun and in MN. Thank you!

Can i put down starter fertilizer after grass seed has germinated? i dethatched my backyard and placed seed down but i didn't use scotts starter fertilizer. The new grass has started to grow and i was wondering if i still could put the starter fertilizer down or should i wait a few weeks and place winterizer down.

Is there a way to save the grass seed i just spread after spreading weed & feed immediately after? I did everything by the book in an effort to grow grass (fescue) in my back yard. I thought it might help if I spread some weed & feed after aerating and spreading the grass seed, lime, turf starter fertilizer and peat moss. I just read that spreading weed & feed is bad for new seeds and Im wondering if I can somehow salvage my project after all this work?

What grass seed to plant for pasture now in Florida for horses? I need to know what grass seed I can plant in Florida for horse pasture? I know its too early for Rye.. any ideas?

What is the best grass seed for a Minnesota Lake property w/minimal shade? Currently the lawn is all crab grass and weeds. Only available to water the grass every weekend when we're up there. What kind of grass seed is best?

How Long Does It Take Grass Seed To Grow? I put grass seed down 2 weeks ago on my lawn. As yet its doing nothing, how long does it usually take? I mean weather has been good, its been 15 degrees sunny during the day and cool at night, We've had the odd shower so the ground is moist. Any ideas?

how long should you freeze grass seed before you plant it? I've heard you should freeze grass seed before you plant it, so it will germinate in half the time. But how long should it be frozen for?

How long does it take grass seed to sprout up? I planted grass seed 15 days ago and have watered, done everything right and it has yet to grow at all. No sign of life. The bag said a 5 to 7 day whatever its called period to grow. I think it is a tall fescue. So, is it a bad batch maybe or would you guess it will come up soon?

When and how do i start planting grass seed? I live in Ohio, and the temps for the rest of the month are 55 - 70. Half and half of sun and showers. Is it still possible to plant grass seed? Also, i need a step by step guide. I just undug a few bricks, about a 15 x 10 zone. And i want to get top soil + some seed and start the fun. I believe my yard is KGB, but i'm going to buy a mix of KGB and Fescue i believe. Thanks

What's the best way to sow grass seed on a lawn that already has grass? My lawn is a bit patchy and I want to spread some grass seed. I still need to mow the lawn at least once a fortnight, won't this damage the seedlings?

If you plant grass seed in September will it still grow even if its chilly out? Live in Oklahoma, its been between 62-85 for the lows and highs for the past week, and it will get chillier. Somebody told us to plant grass seed in september for some reason, will it grow?

When is the best time to lay grass seed? I have a small backyard in New Jersey with very limited sun (roughly Noon to 5 PM). What time of grass seed should I look for and what time of year is best to plant the seeds? Thanks.

How do I put down grass seed? We just moved into a duplex with a horribly ugly front yard. Even with all this Oregon rain, while our neighbors have lush green grass ours is mostly dead and brown. I would like to put down some grass seed, but don't want to tear up the yard to do it. What do I need to do to put new seed down over the yard?

how hard is it to lay grass seed? im a first time home buyer, im 23 and i feel like an old man..but i dont really know how to do alot of this yardwork properly..i want to buy grass seed. ANything to it?

Does anyone know the name of this grass seed that comes on adds on tv? I saw this commercial for a grass seed that said it would grow grass even on top of concrete. It also siad it would make your grass thicker and greener. I also remember it comes in a bucket and the seeds sort of look like small green balls. It also said it would make the grass grow quicker

Has anyone seen the commercial about grass seed? I seen a commercial about grass seed that suppose to grow almost anywhere high traffic area, shaded areas,etc. does this stuff work anyone have ever used it? can someone direct me to the website ?

Is it too late to plant grass seed in the bare spots in my lawn? the bare spots were caused by a thick patch of clover that has now died and left a spot where it choked out the grass. is there a certain kind of seed i should use. Location is Dallas Texas.

How much grass seed do I need? I leveled out half an acre of some land I own to build a cabin, but it's turned into a dust bowl and makes working in it annoying (dust in eyes, mouth, everywhere). How much grass seed would I need for half an acre. How much water does the grass seed need? Any tips or suggestions would be helpful, thanks.

When in spring is a good time to plant grass seed? we live in the massachusettts area, and was wondering a good time to plant grass seed this spring?

What is the cheapest place to buy grass seed? I have to cover a big area and want probably 200 pounds of grass seed but the cheapest stuff possible.

How long can grass seed be stored and still be good? I have a bag of Bermuda grass seed that has sat (unopened) in my garage for a year. Can I still use it or is it just a waste of time? I'd like to use it in some patches of grass that have died... .so I'm not looking to seed a whole lawn.

What is the best way to stop birds from eating my grass seed? Primarily it is pigeons, but several varieties of birds devour about 98% of all grass seed I try to put down. Even when I rake it in pretty thoroughly, they seem to peck right through and get to the seeds. My neighbor has tried straw/hay to no good effect. Is there any kind of repellent that would just keep them away all together? Thank you

Is Oat Grass Seed (for cats) the same as Oat seed from farm supply stores? I was wondering if there was any difference between oat grass seed as sold for cats as cat grass and the stuff you can buy from a farm supply catalog. What strains of seed are officially considered cat grass / sweet oat?

What kind of grass seed is best for a patchy lawn? We just moved into our new home and now since spring is here we are noticing that the grass the builder had put is growing in patches. What is that kind of grass seed called which comes in granules the size of kidney beans and is light brown in color. The just have to be put in the patch and watered and in a few days grass grows. They do not need to be covered with mud etc . Any advice appreciated. Thanks

How long do my dogs have to stay off the grass seed/fertilizer? We planted grass seed and fertilizer 2 days ago. Accordingly we're walking our dogs now instead of letting them out in to the yard. My concern is more for the safety of my dogs and the amount of fertilizer in the dirt. How long before it is safe to let the dogs back into the yard?

How long do I keep my dogs off the new grass seed/fertilizer? We planted grass seed and fertilizer 2 days ago. Accordingly we're walking our dogs now instead of letting them out in to the yard. My concern is more for the safety of my dogs and the amount of fertilizer in the dirt. How long before it is safe to let the dogs back into the yard?

how do I plant grass seed on an already established lawn? I have a cute little yard in my back and just had automatic underground sprinklers put in and they destroyed sections of the grass. Can I repair it with seed? If so, how?

How long does it take for grass seed to take? About how long does it take for grass seed to take well to the point it can be mowed and walked on? Thanks!

I planted grass seed two weeks ago, something is growing but not sure if its grass or weeds? I planted loads of grass seed (for shady lawns) two weeks ago, have been watering and all and something is growing, but it has two little leaves on each bit which makes me think it might not be grass but weeds instead. Loads of the seed has not germinated at all, what can i do to encourage it in my very shady garden? it is just strange as it looks like it is coming from the grass seed?

What's the best kind of grass seed for a lawn in Long Beach, California? I'm getting ready to overseed my very patchy lawn in Long Beach, Calif. I'd like a durable and drought-resistant grass. The climate here is fairly mild in temperature (although it can reach 100 degrees at height of summer) and relatively dry compared to other parts of the country. What's the best grass seed to choose?

What date is the earliest I can put down some grass seed in my yard living in Kansas City? It's March 11th and Kansas City is still prone to having more cold weather and snow and ice, so what would be a good date to put down some grass seed in the yard without the fear of a freeze and wasting money?

where can I find cheap off season grass seed? I am poor and am not willing to pay $5/lb for grass seed. Anyone know where I can find some clearance 2006 seed? All the stores here only have the expensive stuff or none at all. Thanks.

Does anyone know if you can plant grass seed on top of sod that had already been laid and died? I bought a new house and had sod laid in the whole yard. I had to leave the weekend that they laid it and everyone knows that when sod is new, you have to water it for at least three days pretty much non-stop. Well i couldn't be there for the weekend and i came back 2 days later and my grass was cooked. I have been spending so much time on trying to get it back to how it used to be but there are still a few spots that i don't think will come back so i wanted to plant seed on them. Do i need to tear up the old sod or can i put the seed on top of the sod and water it? Any suggestions?

Will Scotts plus 2 fertilizer with the post emergent herbicide harm grass seed? I only have this type of fertilizer in my garage and am wishing to promote new seed growth, Yet it has the plus 2 herbicide as well as the fertilizer. will it harm the grass seed at all? (mind you this is the post ermergent and not the pre emergent) Thanks for your answers!

What grass seed to use in the shade in Mo? I have three shade trees in my backyard which is about 50/50 shade.Sun in morning and shade in the afternoon. Having trouble keeping grass under the trees. what grass seed should I use that does'nt cost a fortune. I live in St Peters Mo.

When do you put down broadleaf weed control and grass seed in Region 5? Someone told me to spread the broadleaf weed control and grass seed together whenever the forsynthia blooms. Does this sound correct? We're in Region 5, in Western PA. Thank you!

Does anyone know of a grass seed that stops growing at 2", needs little water, and is cheap? type of grass seed: grows no more than 2 ", cheap, needs little water.

what type of grass seed works well on land with a lot of red rock? my town is basically all red rock i have been trying all kinds of grass seed and nothing is working.

Best Grass Seed for Shady Michigan Back Yard and time to plant seed? We recently purchased a home last Fall with a shady backyard. The previous owner let the backyard get totally consumed by "Creeping Charlie" Ground Ivy. We killed the Creeping Charlie, but now we are left with a muddy back yard with spurts of grass patches. What's the best grass seed for this Mid-Michigan backyard, and what's the best weeks to plant the seed (after we aerate the backyard)? THANKS!