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Whether you want to grow a complete lawn or need to do a little lawn repair, be sure to choose a high quality grass seed. Reading the package label is the place to begin. You want a seed with the lowest amount of weed seed, crop seed and added inert material. A knowledgeable associate at Home Hardware Garden Centres will be happy to help you choose the right product for your area.

Some all-purpose grass seed products include a variety of seed types so they offer improved tolerance of the growing conditions you're likely to have. Other products include both grass seed and fertilizer to give growth a head start. Your particular yard and its sun/shade areas and soil types can dictate your choice of grass seed. That's why it's a good idea to make a note of the conditions before heading off to buy grass seed. Grass seed should be planted when soil preparation, moisture and your local temperature conditions are just right for seeds to germinate and grow. This will vary with different parts of Canada. Your garden centre experts will help you with this information.

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How do I plant grass seed?

Whether you’re seeding a bare patch or planting a new lawn, the steps are the same:

Remove any existing grass and weeds with a shovel.
Enrich the soil with a two-inch layer of compost to improve drainage and add valuable nutrients.
Till the soil to about four inches down to mix in the compost and help prepare the seedbed.
Rake the area smoothly, removing any rocks or large clods to create a loose, welcoming soil surface for the grass seed.
Scatter your grass seed by hand or with a drop spreader, sowing half the seed in one direction, and half the seed at a right angle to the first portion.
Rake the area to cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil.
Spread a thin layer of weed-free straw to help conserve moisture and prevent the seeds from blowing or washing away.
Water the seedbed lightly with a lawn sprinkler.

When should I plant grass seed?

Most Canadians live in plant hardiness zones ranging from Zone 6 to Zone 3 (approximate annual minimum temperatures of -20°C to -35°), which are ideal for cool season grasses such as fescue and Kentucky bluegrass. Autumn is the best time for sowing, generally from mid-August through mid-October. During this time the soil and air temperatures have cooled and the rainfall is more regular, which makes for an ideal grass growing environment.

How often should I water grass seed?

Water the new grass lightly immediately after sowing. Then water just enough to keep the soil surface moist but not saturated. This often entails a light watering a few times a day until the grass seedlings emerge in two to four weeks. Note that too much water can cause the grass seeds to wash away or sink so deeply into the soil as to inhibit germination. Once germinated, water once a day or so until the new grass is at least two inches tall. Then water only as needed.

Does grass seed expire?

If stored properly most grass seed will last up to three years. Proper storage means in a sealed container in a cool, dry place to help prevent mould, fungal infections, and premature sprouting. However, even in an ideal storage environment the germination rate will likely decrease by 10% to 20% for each year of storage.

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