The Grass Doctor

grass seeds? when is the best time 2 put grass seeds down in the uk. My lawn is very patchy and would like a lovely green any tips

Grass seeds? How long does it take to see grass growing after you have put seed down?

How long does grass seeds grow and stay healthy in your lawn. Is grass seeds a temporary look? Because I tried it . It worked for two weeks . Then one day I look at my front yard and it was gone!!! Can someone please HELP ME!!!! I have now treated the yard for grub worms. And then I have replanted grass seeds. I hope this works . Can someone give me some advice?

How much grass seeds should we buy for a 40ft by 20ft garden? Got a party to entertain in May this year. We are trying to grow our own grass in the garden and frankly laying Turf is too expensive. We are also having arguments over which brand of seeds or name of seeds to buy. Any help appreciated. Okay not actual number of seeds but how many packets. Got a party to entertain in May this year. We are trying to grow our own grass in the garden and frankly laying Turf is too expensive. We are also having arguments over which brand of seeds or name of seeds to buy. Any help appreciated.

If you plant grass seeds, how long should you wait to walk on it? I live in Santa Cruz, CA and I dug up the dirt in my backyard and threw down some grass seeds. The section I planted is growing great but I was wondering how long I should wait to walk on it and if there is a suggested watering amount. Any tips on growing grass in general are welcome too.

What weight of a bag of grass seeds should i buy for 9ft by 9ft area? I am doing a science project that involves the growth of grass seeds. I have 9 pots that are each 1 foot by 1 foot. So added up it would be 9 squared feet of space I need to plant grass. So what type (weight wise) should i buy of grass seeds.

How can I protect grass seeds from birds? I am trying to grow grass, it's very hot out there and birds keep eating the seeds. I put a thin plastic wrap over the ground to protect the seeds from birds and to avoid water to evaporate. Is that a good idea? Any other suggestions?

How much grass seeds should I plant? I'm doing a science fair project involving grass seeds and I want to know how much should I plant. I'm planting the seeds in pots about 4.5 inches in diameter.

how is one to obtain seeds from grass? i have one patch of grass in my backyard that is the best, can i get seeds from it? i mean there has to be a way, if there wasnt how do you buy grass seeds. i cant buy the seeds because i dont know what type it is. buti like it.

How do I harvest the grass seeds in my yard? I've already seen the little seeds emerge from the tall grass. Now what do I do? I want to plant them later on too.

How do you get grass seeds from the stalk? I need some grass seeds, for a project. And I mean YARD grass.

Where can I buy grass seeds specialised for playing football on? I play a lot of football in my garden and the grass always dies. Where can I buy grass seeds made for frequent use?

How do you replant grass (with seeds) after the lawn has been damaged by moles? The moles are gone, but you can still see mounds of soil. I have never planted grass seeds before. Any suggestions (including suggestions on specific techniques I should use) you can give will be appreciated. What kind of seeds should I use? Any tools or equipment I need to buy? The lawn is in San Francisco CA (cool summers). Thanks.

When is the best time of year to plant centipede grass seeds? Can we plant the seeds now so we'll have a nice yard by spring and the grass be fine? Appreciate any advice of someone that has used this type of grass seed before.

can I palnt grass seeds in the fall in the midwest? Can I palnt grass seeds in the fall in the midwest and if so do I regular grass seeds.

How do you get grass seeds off velcro? I have velcro horse boots that are covered in grass seeds? How do I get them out?

Will grass (the lawn type) seeds be okay after a year in storage? I bought grass seeds last year and have a bunch left over. Do the seeds die or should they be ok for use this year?

Where can I buy wheat grass sprouting seeds or wheat berries? I have been calling local groceries, health stores, etc., and no luck whatsoever! Any advice as to where I can buy wheat grass seeds so that I can grow my own wheat grass?

Where can I buy sour grass seeds? Yes, I eat sour grass. I've found it growing wild, but would like to cultivate it. Where can I buy seeds? How easy is it to grow?

What would happen if I put grass seeds in water? What would happen if I just put a few grass seeds in water with a little dirt at the bottom of the peti dish. If you are wondering why I am asking it is because I go to an online School and my mom would rather me not do this lab because we don't have the materials. Also how long does it take fro grass seeds to start growing like the first site of green?

How do you plant grass seeds? There are bare patches in my front yard due to some flooding. Would it be a good idea to plant grass seeds here? If so, how?

Where do grass seeds come from? Since grass doesn't appear to grow it's own seeds. And I DON'T mean marijuana.

Has anyone have any experience ( good or bad ) with the perfect patch grass seeds? I thought I would get some independent feedback on the perfect patch grass seeds before I place a big order with that company. Have you had any experience with them? Let me know. Thanks!

Is it too early to plant grass seeds? It's currently April 19th...we're finally getting over that crazy snow weather we've been having and only see hotter days ahead...is it still too early to plant my grass seeds? Will there be a problem if I plant them and we get snow or a freeze? FYI, I live in southern part of Quebec, Canada

best way to put down new grass seeds? I just rototilled part of my patio (about 100 Sq feet) and want to put down new grass seeds. but I dont know if I am supposed to pull up all the dead grass and roots first ( theres not a lot) Or can i just throw down some fertilizer mix it into the soil and throw down some seed? Thanks in advance.

Can someone give me some interesting places where and on what to plant grass seeds ? Can anyone give me some interesting artistic ways in which I can use grass as an art form or just to plant it in other ways except on my lawn. I took a plastic Coke bottle, filled it with soil and threw in some grass seeds. Its now stands nice and tall inside the Coke bottel and overflows like hair where it exits the mouth of the bottle. Its fun to trim it because you can layer i like hair or cut it nice and short, its such an attractive feauture. I read somewhere that you can plant grass on a lava rock because the rocks so rich in nutrients that it grows extremely fast. A friend of mine took her silk stalkings, filled it with soil, threw in some grass seeds and made a knot at the end. She sewed 2 buttons on for the eyes and a big one for the mouth and it forms a little face with green hair which she can cut when it gets too long. So any people out there that have any other interesting ideas of what to do with grass except sowing it on a lawn, please let me know. Its a lotta fun !

When should I plant wheat grass seeds? I am using wheat grass center pieces at the reception for my wedding. I have bought a kit to grow at home and it tells me all of the directions except for how long it will take to grow. I want the grass to be about 5 - 6 inches tall by June 7th. So my question is how long will it take to grow it and when should I plant the seeds?

Why did my new grass from seeds grow then die? I planted grass seeds and they grew, now just three weeks later, quite a bit of it is dieing. They have been watered and fertilized properly. I planted the proper kind of seeds, again, they grew in beautifully. It appears to be turning brown. I can pull it up with just a brush of my hand. I don't know what I am doing wrong. I know about overwatering so I was careful of that. The seeds are shaded and in a shaded area beneath a tree.

Is straw on top of the grass seeds will geminate ? I asked someone to redo part of my lawn last fall. After they left, I put a layer of straw on top of the grass seeds. Now, the grass is growing crazy. It seems to be a pasture grass for the feed. When I complain, they told me because of the straw I put on causing the straw itself to germinate. Is it possible or just try to fool me? By the way, the yellow straw that I bought is from Home Depot. Most redo lawn covered with a foot long grass.

Is it possible to dig up a gravel driveway to put soil and grass seeds in? I just bought a house with a second lot with a gravel parking lot (was used for a business). I only need a small section of this gravel lot to park my car. Is it possible to dig up the rest of it and put dirt in over it and plant grass seeds so I can make my yard bigger? Or what is the best method of going about this?

Do I need to plant then mulch ornamental grass seeds? I'm really eager to plant my ornamental grass seeds. They've been in the fridge for 1-2months now and was wondering when I plant the seeds outside, do they need to be covered in mulch or is that after they have grown a few inches high? Do I need to make sure there will be no more frost at all? I'd start now because it's warmish but I'm sure it'll get cold again soon since it's only February.

How long does it take to grow grass seeds? I'm doing a science project and i need to know how long does grass seeds take to grow... :] (plz. no bad comments)

How much would a bag of grass seeds be? ...I need to plant grass in the yard and heard its expensive to have people spray that green stuff everywhere. Can you plant your own grass? can you buy seeds? How much am I looking at?

how long for bermuda grass seeds to grow the temperature in my town is about 95 degres? today is been 10 days and no sign of grass i put sprinklers so i water it just about every day . i did rototiller and put some fertilizer that i bought with the seeds . the seeds are hybrid bermuda the temperature in my town is anywhere from 90 to 100 degres... any advise

Are there flowering or grass seeds that I could simply throw on the ground and take root(without digging)? I'm just curious to know an inexpensive and easy way to bring some color to my yard. Also, I have tried to throw some grass seeds (and a lot of them) down without digging up my yard and so far they seem to just blow around and float to one side of my yard when it rains.

Just moved in and my lawn has no sign of grass, what grass seeds should i buy, i live in sacramento!? Just moved in and my lawn has no sign of grass, what grass seeds should i buy, i live in sacramento!

Where can I buy lemon grass seeds in dc? Anyone knows of a place that definitely sells Lemon Grass Seeds in or around DC? I have been visiting various Thai and Asian markets in the area, but no luck so far. I want to avoid online simply because the shipping and handling kills the price.

does starter fertilizer really help grass seeds to sprout or germinate? or does it burn the seeds many times instead? why the confusion about waiting 5 or so weeks to fertilize new grass?

Can I put fertilizer and grass seeds together? I want to plant grass seeds in my lawn, can i put grass seeds on the lawn too?

Does grass produce its own seeds? How is grass seed produced? Oranges have seeds. Watermelons have seeds. Grapes have seeds. How is grass seed produced? Does grass make seeds ? How can I make grass seed? I am tired of paying outrageous prices for seed. Ridiculous! Someone is making a fortune off of grass seed and something needs to be done about it!

What's the effect of temperature on grass seeds? I recently did an experiment on 3 species of grass seeds. All of which are C3 plants (Cynodon dactylon, Pennisetum clandestinum and Festuca arundinacea). The seeds in total darkness grew, however, did not get their full colour and were very weak; it also grew at the same rate as the standard. The seeds in the light grew much faster than the other two. The standard grew at a normal rate. Does anyone know why this happened??? Any help? Or any websites you know of that talk about this?? Many thanks, J

Do I have to aerate before I spread grass seeds? I am trying to get my front lawn to grow in some bare spots. I really dont want to get the yard aerated again (I had it done last year). Will the grass grow if I just throw the seeds over an un-aerated yard?

What type of grass seeds are good for my lawn? my lawn is very bad looking. its spotty. there are patches of grass and patches of dark dirt what type of seed can i put on top of the grass i already have and it will look really full and beautiful by next summer i am in NJ

How to grow St. Augustine Grass without seeds? I have St. Augustine Grass and i wanted to know how can i make grass grow in the spots that don't have grass without going and spending money on grass seeds? I don't want to go out and buy some.

how do you properly plant Southern Belle grass seeds in the fall? I just planted some Southern Belle grass seeds almost 2 weeks ago and haven't seen any results. The ground is still moist from the heavy rain we got on the third day after initial seeding. Do I keep watering it while its 40 and 45 degrees outside or do I water at all? By the way, I live in Virginia.

If I plant grass seeds, how long before I start seeing results? My backyard is all dirt and I would like to plant grass, somehow. How long does it take to start growing? What's the process? What's the best type of grass seed?

I recently spread grass seed. Is there a product I could attach to my hose to nurture my seeds? It is not raining much in my area. I have read water from my hose is stripped of its nutrients and almost useless for my grass seed (is that true?). Is there a product that can be attached to my hose to provide nutrients between rainfall? I know there is weed n feed, but there are no weeds to be killed. Looking for the feed without the weed. Any recommendations?

My friend tilled the yard, planted grass seeds and then tilled again after planting them.? It has been one week and I have not seen any grass spouting. I thought that he was supposed to plant the seeds and continue to water, not till after planting them. Do you think that the grass will grow?

How can I plant grass seeds over my existing lawn? We just moved into a new house and the old owners probably didnt care about their lawn. It's neatly trimmed, but there's a lot of variety of plants -- i.e. grass, weeds, crab grass and some other weird stuff that i really dont like. My problem is, Im a noob when it comes to gardening. So how can I start over? Could I just cut the old plants really short, buy some top soil, put it over the old grass and throw the seeds in? Please help! Any help would be gladly appreciated! =)

How lond does Annual Rye grass seeds grow up to? I want to know how long annual rye grass seeds grow up to. Thanks!!

I put too much fertilizer in my grass seeds? I tilled the ground and put some grass seeds down mixed with fertilizer about six weeks ago. Nothing happened. Three weeks later, I put more seeds down. Nothing. Two weeks after that, I tilled and seeded one last time. It's been ten days, and the only spot that has grown is an area that I just happen to dump surplus seeds on. I didn't even water that area either! I am pretty sure I put too much fertilizer down the first time I planted seeds. What can I do?

Will a pre-emergent weed killer kill new grass seeds? i have to do some light/spot seeding but am worried that the pre emergent will kill the grass seeds? Is this the case? what's the best course of action? When should i put down what?

Plant ornamental grass seeds in the Fall? I live in Zone 5 or 6. Can I sucessfully plant ornamental grass seeds in the Fall? If so, what do you recommend? Thank you!

What grass seeds that grows with little water and even grows on cement? I saw this commercial awhile back and it was for this grass seed mix that makes the greenest lawns. It stated that it held in a max amount of moisture so you don't have to water it. It even stated that it was capable to grow with out dirt and on cement. It was stored in a clear plastic container rather than a bag. I failed to write the name and website down when I saw the commercial. Does anyone know what it was? Because live in very hot weather where it does not rain alot and my back yard needs help because almost nothing grows because its practically sand and weeds. I'd appreciate the help.

Can Mulch Mower kill grass Seeds on grass blades? My grass has gotten a bit large and now has grass seeds on their tips. It needs a good cut but i figure i should use a Mulch Mower so that when i do cut my lawn those seeds from the blades can make it to my soil. Will this happen or will the mulch mower, mulch the hell out of those seeds too rendering them useless? THank you.

Planting new Grass Seeds in Lawn - DO i use Top Soil? I have large holes in my lawn due to me pulling out weeds. I want to plant new grass seeds in those holes. Do i use top soil (the stuff i see used for gardens) and then put fertilizer on top and then stick the seeds 1/4 inch deep into the area?

Will grass seeds stop my weeds? I have a large garden overrun with 3ft weeds. I have applied a weed killer and want to stop them from growing back. I would alo quite like grass. Can I scatter grass seeds after the weeds have died, will this look okay? Do I have to treat the soil in a certain way? Can I just throw the seeds down? Can I do this now (winter)? Basically I want a low maintainace weed-free garden! Any help greatly appreciated- I am not a gardener as you can tell!

Can I mix grass seeds? HELLO! Well, my landlord planted some grass seed about three weeks ago. Right now all I have is patches of grass. I live in Germany where the temperature is mild, average high of 65 and low of 40. Rains at least three days a week. I would contact my landlord to find what type of seed he used but dealing with them is too frustrating. So can I mixed the seed with something else and how can I keep the birds out my seeds?

what is the latest date to plant grass seeds ??????? what is the latest date to plant grass seeds in ny (zone 7) also i would like to plant a magnolia tree is that still possible now

I want to know if grass seeds are a good alternative? Hi, I have a huge garden and we do not have money to buy the grass(the one that come in square alredy to put in the top soil) but I was thinking if I buy the huge paquet of grass seeds that are in home depot(very most inexpensive) , some bodey knows if that really works? Thanks, I live in PR

Which is better planting seeds or placing sod over dead grass? I have plenty of dead spots in my grass and I want them to grow green this year so should i purchase grass seeds and -place dirt over it to grow or should i buy sod squares?? Also which would be cheapper in the long run. thanks

When are grass seeds fresh? If I buy a bag of grass seeds to plant a lawn, what do I have to know about freshness? What time of year are grass seeds harvested, and how long do they stay fresh after that? How long does it take from the time they're harvested till the time they're available for me to plant? Should I order them in advance, so I will get them shortly after they're harvested, which might turn out to be the best time to plant them?

Which brand grass seeds are best to purchase to start a lawn? i am looking for the grass seeds that will give my lawn a sort of carpet look when it is fully grown

Is it safe To Plant these Grass Seeds? I was going to plant grass seeds today but starting tonight its supposed to rain 4-5 days in a row! Will they drown?

How long does standard grass seeds take to grow? I am in East England and would like to flattern my lawn and sow some new grass, how long does grass take to grow?

How do you replant grass (with seeds) after the lawn has been damaged by moles? The moles are gone, but you can still see mounds of soil. I have never planted grass seeds before. Any suggestions (including suggestions on specific techniques I should use) you can give will be appreciated. What kind of seeds should I use? Any tools or equipment I need to buy? The lawn is in San Francisco CA (cool summers). Thanks.

Is it possible to buy grass seeds that grows short grass that never needs to be cut? I just want to grow some grass in my little garden (in the UK) and not have to cut it as I don't have a lawn mower and don't want to buy one, as I don't have the space to store it and it's costly.

What is the proper way to plant new grass seeds? I have a large patch on my front lawn that needs to be dug out and plant new grass. Any tips on how to properly plant new grass and take care of it?

When is the optimal time to plant grass seeds, in southeast Ohio? Also, what would be the best seeds( or mix ) to use? This patch of land will be in direct sunlight.

Why is hay good for putting over grass seeds when growing them? And is spring a good time for growing grass?

How long after putting down grass seeds should you wait to mow? We put down seeds like 2 weeks ago and it is already real long but still pretty thin. live in so. cal. only 2 nights of rain and a few days of sprinkles im not sure what kind of seed was laid

Can anyone recommend some best quality grass seeds? We had our garden returfed last summer. It was lovely. We didn't looked after it during winter. And now I think it needs some more seeds to patch the corners. Can someone tell me when will be the best time/month for seeding? And any idea about which brand of seed is good quality? I have little knowledge about gardening, so any suggestion will be welcomed. Thank you.

I want to plant grass seeds on my large lawn, which is mostly weeds. Do I have to kill all the weeds before? spreading the seeds?

what makes grass seeds grow faster? i live in texas the temperature here right now is between 70 and 80 and it's suppose to stay that way at least for the next 2weeks. what can i do to make my seeds grow faster? i water them everyday morning and night i also put some soil over them.

How long after dropping fertilizer on grass do you have to wait to drop grass seeds?? I realize, maybe, I should have dropped the seeds first. I already dropped fertilzer 10 days ago and it rained about 4-5 days afterward. In case it matters, I live on Long Island, New York. Can I drop seeds now and what else should I put on my lawn at this point in time? Thanks!!

Sprinkle Grass Seeds and Watch it grow? I am too lazy to plant grass seeds by using the comon practice of top soiling, adding fertilizer, and placing the seeds on top and then covering with some top soil (to keep birds away) and then watering....That is too much work. My grass looks a bit dead in areas and i just want to take the easy way out and just use a spreader to spray grass seeds all over the area and water. Is this good enough.. Will my lawn grow new grass blades because of this seeding style? Thanks

I have just got rid of a flower bed in which there was a big bush & have levelled it off & planted grass seeds? Thing is I have loads of weeds coming up with the grass - How can I get rid of these without hurting my new grass ?

Where can I purchase wheat grass seeds locally? need wheat grass for a Spring centerpiece.

I bought pampass grass seeds-- How long will it take to become a nice size (5 feet)? How long would this take? Atleast to get the 3 foot feathers on pampass grass.

what type of grass seeds should i use in fall to reseed a centipede lawn? my lawn is sod centipede and has been ferterize for the winter.

How long before grass seeds start to grow?

Laying grass seeds. I laid and raked grass seeds onto my lawn 4 weeks ago and only 30% have germinated - why? It looks like most are still there - i.e. not eaten by birds. Should I buy more seed, sprinkle it on top with extising a add some top soil over it?

watering my lawn after spreading grass seeds.? is it ok to water my lawn at night after spreading grass seeds.

Where can i get bay grass seeds? I live in Baltimore, MD. I need it for a science experiment.

Can I put down starter fertilizer with fescue grass seeds before the grass start to grow?

Can I lay bricks and plant grass seeds in the cracks? How would that turn out? Anyone done this? Thanks.