Selecting grass seed

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One of the most important decisions concerning the lawn is the type of grass seed to spread. There are some simple things to keep in mind when selecting a grass seed. Anyone with a lawn knows that it can be choosy from time to time. Planting too late or too early and using the wrong fertilizer, spreading the wrong type of grass seed can all create problems. A little bit of knowledge about the major types of grass seed will go a long way in helping to choose the right seed for the lawn.

Grass Seed Types
Red Fescue is a type of grass seed that grows thick and compact. Planting creeping red fescue will bind the lawn together and have it looking full and lush. Meadow Grass is more versatile type of grass seed. Smooth stalked meadow grass is resistant to wear and tear and is especially efficient in times of drought. Bent grass is one of the golden oldies. It provides a strong base to the lawn and stays green throughout the winter months when cold temperatures damages. It also grows compact and is a favorite seed for golf courses. A mixture is option of combining these grass seed types to get the lawn look and feel the way the person wants. Extreme moisture or heat is two instances where one might want a grass seed mixture on the lawn
Seeds for lawn
Purchasing grass seed for lawn can be a difficult task given the large selection of brands, vendors and turf grass types available. The very first step before purchasing any seed is to determine what species of grass to plant. Factors to consider when selecting a grass for lawn are the level of maintenance, irrigated or non-irrigated, how much shade or sun and many other factors. If there is heavy shade in lawn, it may be advantageous to plant shade-loving ground covers rather than turf grass. If there is regular traffic on the lawn, tall fescue is best wear tolerance of grasses. When seeding very late in the fall, a cover crop like annual ryegrass or wheat can be used to develop and hold the soil until spring. Plan on reseeding next spring with an optional turf species. Avoid purchasing seed lots that contain any annual ryegrass.
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