The Grass Doctor

What type of grass seed should I use to grow grass in a sandy soil in New Hampshire?

The area to be seeded is fairly large. There is some loam spread over the existing soil but it is still fairly sandy soil. I am not looking for the perfect lawn, just something green to prevent the yard from turning into mud every time it rains. Because this is at a vacation home, I will need something that will survive pretty well even without consistently regular waterings.

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1. cannabis.
2. try using canadian grass as it seems to be able to grow anywhere.
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4. As a former Chem-lawn Tech and being from NH originally I think I've got this one. Typically NH soil is very acidic. This makes it hard for grass to grow because it needs a more neutral pH level. Use 25 lbs of lime per 1000sq ft of lawn, use a quality sulfur coated granular fertilizer which will time release, this time of year I suggest a 25-3-8 scu fertilizer. avoid fertilizers with iron additives they tend to burn lawns and strip badly if improperly spread. after doing all this use a core aerator to make sure the lawn can breath well and helps to deal with soil compaction which is also a problem because of our wonderful NH snow. Over seed the entire area with a bluegrass, Rye grass, creeping red fescue mixture. This combo does well in compacted and loose sandy soils, as well as in acidic soils. water 1 inch of 2 times a week, and don't mow for at least 3 weeks. I use an old tuna can with a ping pong ball in it as a water gauge. once I can see the ping pong ball clearly I shut off the water and that's an inch. once the grass gets established which only takes about a month or 2, it should be pretty good on its own. Bluegrass/Rye grass is a hardy combo and the fescue makes it nice between the toes! Good luck! Do all this and you wont be sorry. I worked for Trugreen Chemlawn for 7 years and I made some real messes in peoples yards look great after a little hard work.