# Grass 2023-10-25 I think more attention is needed to do this well. Requires attention to detail. Remember there is an option to hire someone. You could also use those sod rolls... Why grass? - so friends and I can law down and stair up at the sky - So Ellie and I can lie in the grass and pet raven - So I can bound carelessly through the back yard First time trying to add grass.... 2023-10-25 Never did it before ## What grass seed to use in Ontario? **a mixture of** **turfgrass species** most commonly used in lawn mixtures are Kentucky bluegrass, fine fescue and perennial ryegrass. _Kentucky Bluegrass, Fescues, Bent grass, and Perennial rye grass_ Go for SCotts Turfbuilder - 1 kg https://www.homehardware.ca/en/1kg-turf-builder-all-purpose-grass-seed/p/5065002 with or without fertalizer? go without (apparently not good long term, but not sure with seeds) ## How much? For example, **a 1 kg bag of seed covers an average area of 2,500 square feet** 20 x 20 ft, we are look at ~2lbs See photos of what coverage looks like ## Best time to seed lawn? In many climates, the best time to plant grass seed is **in the autumn**. The still-warm soil of late August, September, October, or November encourages optimum root growth, while the cooling air temperatures discourage excessive top growth. ## Protocol? - Rake to loosen soil - use seed spreader - lightly rack seed into the soil - water daily or as needed to keep soil surface moiuse, until seedlings are 2 inches tall - add lawn food 2-4 weeks after seeding ## Misc - Full got rid of front lawn in 2023 ## Related - [[lawn]] - [[card board]] - [[weeds]] - [[scyth]] - [[gardening|garden]] - #Maintenance #Time/August #Time/September #Time/October