The highest quality and densest lawn grass is obtained, which was planted in spring or autumn, since in the summer months there is a high probability of drought - the seeds may not sprout, and it is more difficult for plants to take root in such conditions. You can sow grass in the second decade of May, having previously prepared the soil for the lawn, but still planting the lawn in the fall will be the most optimal.

How to seed your lawn in the fall

What is good about sowing lawn grass in the autumn months? The air is already quite humid, as is the soil, the air temperature is moderate, weeds grow worse. All these factors contribute to the rapid shoot formation and the formation of the grass root system. By sowing the seeds of the grass mixture at the end of August or in September, you will get a lawn up to 10 cm high before the first frost.

Sowing the seeds of the grass mixture at the end of August or in September

In addition, planting lawn grass in the fall is convenient for those who do not have a lawn area ready for spring. While you free the area from excess debris, tamp and level the soil in accordance with all the rules, a lot of time will pass. But it is desirable to leave the land to rest for at least another month before sowing anything on it. If you manage to prepare the site for the beginning of summer, it is better to postpone the sowing of seeds until the fall, when conditions for grass growth are more favorable.

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Lawn grass mixtures usually contain several different types of grasses, but all have approximately the same air temperature and humidity requirements. Therefore, you should choose the time for sowing seeds, based on the general rule: at least 40 days should remain before frost. Approximately such a period will be required for the seeds to sprout, the plants to reach a sufficient height, and the root system to get stronger.

In central Russia, it is advisable to complete the sowing of lawn grass in autumn before September 10, a maximum of September 25. At later dates, the plants do not have time to grow and freeze slightly.

The time for sowing seeds should be chosen based on the general rule: at least 40 days should remain before frost

How to sow a lawn in the fall:

• from the summer, prepare the soil on the site, carefully leveling it and tamping;
• a week before sowing, scatter a complex fertilizer with a predominance of nitrogen on the ground;
• level the soil with a rake;
• on a calm day, sow the seeds first along the plot, then across, scattering them manually with a fan so that the seeds evenly fall on the ground;
• lightly plant the sown seeds into the soil with a rake;
• sprinkle a thin layer of peat on top and walk, otherwise the seeds will be blown away by the wind;
• water the lawn by sprinkling.

Since it rains quite often in autumn, there is no need for regular watering. Water only during dry periods.

How the autumn planting of the lawn takes place, the video will help you better understand - open the tab to the article and see how everything is really quick and easy to do.

Since it rains quite often in autumn, there is no need for regular watering.

Podzimny lawn sowing - advantages and features

Since autumn weather can sometimes surprise you, it may turn out that frosts will hit shortly after sowing the seeds. Some gardeners prefer to play it safe and sow seeds after the soil has frozen.

This planting of the lawn is called winter. The difference is that the sowing dates are postponed to November, and the seeds are sown in the frozen ground before a stable snow cover appears on it. Planting is carried out on days with a positive temperature, the seeds sown on top are mulched with peat chips.

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The advantages of winter sowing are that in the spring you get friendly active shoots - freezing gives the seeds additional strength, and after the snow melts, the soil contains a lot of moisture necessary for growth. You won't have to put off planting your grass mixture until the ground has warmed up. With winter sowing, you will have a strong, dense lawn by summer. In addition, plants will acquire high frost and heat resistance, and will be less susceptible to pests.

However, winter lawn planting also has its drawbacks. This option is not suitable if your site has a strong slope: melt water in early spring can wash away the top layer of soil along with the sown seeds. Another drawback is that the positive temperature can last for a long time, the seeds will have time to hatch, and after the first frost they will die. To improve your chances, increase your seeding rate in the fall and re-sow the grass in the spring where it hasn't sprouted. It is also worth noting that planting a lawn in the fall gives the best results if you use a grass mixture that includes about five types of different grasses.