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March 21, 2008
What Type of Grass Seeds Should I Buy?
I'm considering grass seeds for my yard (instead of sod). I'm leaning toward a Kentucky Bluegrass blend. Does anyone have a specific type or brand to recommend for a typical Brooklyn backyard that will be enjoyed by three rambunctious children?
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I've heard that a combination of Kentucky Bluegrass and Sensimilla works well.
Posted by: guest at March 21, 2008 2:23 PM
Really depends a lot on the light conditions in your yard. There are special mixes available for sunny, shade, and lots of shade. I've also heard that a mix of varieties can lead to a better chance of success. Fescue varieties are particularly suitable because they are native, can withstand drought, are reasonably shade tolerant and handle the transition between cold winters and hot summers well. Just read the labels carefully when you're shopping.
Btw, establishing a lawn from seed isn't easy in the average Brooklyn backyard. You might need to keep the kids off it for the first season.
Posted by: guest at March 21, 2008 2:59 PM
Thanks for the advice...I didn't know growing grass in a typical Brooklyn backyard was difficult. Should I try sod instead?
Posted by: faithful at March 21, 2008 3:32 PM
I have done seeds but there are some challenges you should know about. Your first problems is going to be squirrels and birds eating your seeds right after you lay them. No matter how much you try a burry them in the dirt they always find them.
A detterent would be to plant sticks around the area and tie small pieces of cloth around them, the movement will scare the birds away. You will also need to water alot at least twice a day and this will also help alot because squirrels and birds do not like wet surfaces.
It's not hard just be patient and in within 4 to 5 weeks you will see some green. It may be necessary to re-seed and add peat moss to fill in the empty patches. I never liked sod because it burns very quickly if you do not soak it good everyday. It will start to look like hay.
Posted by: guest at March 21, 2008 4:13 PM
All squirrels must die!!!
Posted by: guest at March 21, 2008 4:28 PM
You could try diversion-feeding and put out seed intended for the squirrels and birds in another location in your yard. If they have the choice between nice dry seed readily available and having to work harder to get the drenched wet buried seed with scary sticks and rags stuck in it (good suggestion, that!) they'll take the nice dry seed.
Posted by: guest at March 21, 2008 4:43 PM
Check the archive. There are quite a few posts about grass.
Posted by: guest at March 21, 2008 5:11 PM
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