Can you sow grass seed in March?

For best results, lawn seed should be sown in spring (from March to May) or early autumn (September to mid October), when the soil is moist and warm. Before laying a new lawn, take some time to think about the part it will play in your overall garden layout.

Is March a good time to seed your lawn?

Is March too early to plant grass seed? In nearly all regions, March is too early to plant grass seed. Temperature is a better barometer; wait until days average about 80 degrees before planting grass seed for summer. March is too late to sow cool-season grasses.

When can you use a new seeded lawn?

How long before I can use my newly seeded lawn? For a spring sowing, I recommend waiting 8-12 weeks before walking on the grass. A seeded lawn takes much longer to mature than turf. Until your grass has a strong root system, I would advise not walking on it any more than necessary.

How long does grass seed take to grow in March?

Grass seed germinates at different rates, depending on various factors such as the grass species, weather, time of year and soil moisture. Typically, germination takes between five and 10 days. Once germinated, the grass will continue to grow at a rate of about 2/3cm per week.

Is it OK to plant grass seed in early spring?

Spring seeding is your second best option for planting cool-season grasses. Aim to seed early in the season, but wait until daytime temperatures are in the 60 to 75 degree Fahrenheit range. This roughly corresponds to the optimal soil temperatures for cool-season grass seed germination.

When should I seed my lawn in spring?

How do you plant new grass in spring?

Plant Grass Seed

Put half the grass seeds in a drop or broadcast spreader.
Turn the rake so the tines are facing up.
Cover the ground with a thin layer of mulch made from wheat straw, if your lawn is uneven and prone to erosion.
Water the lawn lightly each day until the grass is 2 inches tall.

What is the best grass seed for spring?

Cool-season grasses, bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, fine fescue and tall fescue, take time to begin growing in the spring. Soil temperatures have to reach the 45 to 55-degree mark before growth starts to pick-up. It is also the minimum temperature for cool season grass seed to germinate.

When is the best time to seed a new lawn?

When seeding a brand new lawn, spring offers one of the best opportunities to get things started. The most important step for seeding is properly preparing the seedbed. Proper seedbed preparation is essential for good seed to soil contact. In short, the seed must be in contact with the soil for the seed to germinate and grow.

What kind of grass seed do I need for a new lawn?

Apply seed following the directions on the seed bag. It’s important to buy high quality seed such as GreenView Fairway Formula Sun & Shade Grass Seed Mixture. You should plan for your lawn to last 30 years or more—look at it as an investment.

What causes dollar spots on newly planted grass?

Dollar Spot and Saturated Grass. Most lawn-seeding instructions advise watering newly planted grass often until it becomes established. If you water your newly seeded lawn too heavily, however, you may encourage the fungal disease dollar spot to develop. The 2- to 6-inch-wide spots it causes have purple, black or brown borders.

Can you feed new grass the same day you seed it?

With a granular lawn food specially formulated for new grass, like Scotts® Starter® Lawn Food for New Grass, you can feed your new lawn the same day you seed it. (Be sure to read the directions on the package since not all lawn foods are meant to be applied at seeding time.)