Best time to put down grass seed

[toppick08]

Only plant bermuda (turftype) or colonial bentgrass if you are a golf course superintendant and have a very large budget for your lawn. Oh, and don't forget the sprinkler system and the greens mower.

not true.

 

[bulldog]

I certainly agree. Everyone has a different opinion about what a fine lawn is for them. If you do not mind the lawn being brown until May, then you may want to choose a warm season grass like Zoysia. However, if you want your lawn green most of the year then you sould use a blend of improved varieties of tall fescue and kentucky bluegrass.

Where do you recommend that one would purchase these "improved" varieties?
TY

 

[rickl5296]

Where do you recommend that one would purchase these "improved" varieties?
TY

Any nursery or garden center. Google Turf Type Tall Fescue. John Deere Landscapes in Waldorf off Henry Ford Circle has some very good varieties. The key is to shop the seed tag. Make sure it does not contain weeds or noxious weeds. These are stated on the seed tag on the bag.

Now is not the best time to seed. If you can live with your bare spots, it would be better to apply a little nitrogen (if you have not done so this spring) to stimulate the grass to fill in some, then aerate and seed in fall.

 

[toppick08]

Please, .....tarheel and silverado are good choices....trust me.