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Get Your Grass Growing!

Article Author Christina Allis - Sawyer Garden Center

Right now is the best time to plant grass seed! This includes patching any spots that don’t look too good. Why now? The temperature is perfect, the soil has just enough moisture and most importantly, planting grass seed now gives the seed enough time to establish a root system and germinate before the ground freezes. For best results, follow these steps:

  1. Choose your seed.
  2. Use a sturdy rake to loosen all of the soil in the area you will be planting.
  3. Spread a light layer of compost or top soil on top of raked soil.
  4. Use a spreader to distribute the seed. If you do not have a spreader, get close to the ground when laying seed and spread it evenly with your hand.
  5. Spread a thin layer of New Seedling lawn fertilizer
  6. Use a lighter rake to spread the soil over the seed
  7. Newly seeded lawns must be watered every day.

Try these products available at Sawyer Home & Garden Center

Scott’s Turf Builder
- Feeds and strengthens to help protect against future problems.
- Apply any season to any grass type.
- Kid and pet friendly when used as directed.

Ferti-lome New Lawn Starter Fertilizer

- Designed to help grass seed and sod develop roots and mature stems before rapid growth begins. Allows sod to get established. Can be applied with grass seed or immediately after seed is sown. A MUST for new lawns and highly recommended!

Also, Scott’s Patch Master is still on sale! It is 25% OFF and a great way to fix those dead patches of grass! Here is why Scott’s Patch Master is a great choice!

- Solves the #1 lawn problem – BARE SPOTS!

- All-in-one product contains everything needed to repair bare spots.
- Pre-mixed and ready to grow. Contains premium grass seed, 100% recycled mulch, and food for new grass.
- Starts to grow in as few as 7 days.

If you have recently used a weed control or prevention product, please refer to the product labels to determine whether or not it is the appropriate time to plant grass seed. If you have any questions please call the store or stop by and ask one of our employees! We are always here to help!

Thank you for reading!
Christina Allis
Sawyer Home & Garden Center
christina@sawyergardencenter.com
269-426-8810