![]() Why is Morning the Best Time to Water Grass Seed? When your grass reaches a couple of inches tall, cut back on watering to just once every two to three days, depending on the temperature. ![]() It is even more important at the seedling stage to not saturate the soil repeatedly, as it may kill the new grassroots, and lead to serious diseases such as Pythium blight. Watering After Seeds have SproutedĬontinue watering lightly after the seeds have sprouted, and wait for the soil to dry before watering again. Do not overwater or soak the lawn because you risk washing some of the seeds away. Water the seeds at least twice a day to prevent the soil from completely drying out. ![]() Next, use a rotary or drop spreader to spread the seeds on the soil, and then rake lightly to cover the seeds with soil. I usually wait for two weeks after seeding before applying fertilizer, because the fertilizer starts working at the same time when the seeds begin germinating. You can now perform a soil test to check whether the soil could benefit from starter fertilizer. If you’re planting a new lawn on bare soil, use a steel rake to loosen the top half-inch of soil to easily rake the seeds in after spreading. If you have a layer of thatch between 1/2 to 3/4 inches, consider using a dethatcher or a power rake to remove the debris so that the new seeds have better contact with the soil. It’s important to create a welcoming area for your new grass seed by preparing the soil. ![]() Final Thoughts Key Takeaways On Watering New Grass Seeds 1.
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