The Grass Doctor

New lawn coming in slow, tips/help?

Had landscaping company install irrigation, loam and hydro-seed last fall (09/10) and watched the lime green fuzz (seedlings) come up til mid/late October. The grass only came up about 1-2 inches. Then it seems the grass went dormant and stopped growing. I didn't put winter fertilizer down figuring I'd wait til spring to see what growth there might be. I didn't see growth like the established lawns in the area so I bought Scott's Starter Fertilizer 20-27-5 and spread it on a slightly lower setting than recommended (late 4/10). I had expected the shorter grass to start to spread out and fill in the thinner looking areas but it hasn't really so I just reseeded 1.5 weeks ago today, with some Evergreen Seed from Blue Seal (A versatile and dependable sun and shade mix. Produces a lush dark-green lawn that thickens rapidly after germination.) I don't see anything happening yet. How much longer should I give the seed before I fertilize again? And what kind of fertilizer should I use...another dose of starter fertilizer or turf-builder type? I finally mowed last weekend to even out the grass length, but the seed had been down for over a week by then. Thanks in advance! Southern New Hampshire I have irrigation and water 2- 3 times daily for about 5-7 minutes each time so everything stays moist.

Public Comments

1. and you are located where?
2. water when the soil is dry if its hot your going to need to water a couple time a day always keep the soil moist and if that doesent work put sod down