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What to look for when buying grass seed
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- Опубликовано: 24 мар 2022
- There are many different kinds of grass seed sold in garden centers. Some of them are good choices for lawns while others are not. This video explains what to look for when buying grass seed at garden centers.
Depending on where you live will also dictate which grass species you should be planting. For more information on this, check out the Grass Doctor RUclips videos "Which Grass Should I Plant on My Lawn Part 1" • Which grass should I p... and "Which Grass Should I Plant on My Lawn Part 2" • Which grass should I p...
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This is literally one of the most informative youtube videos I have ever watched! Thank you!
Awesome, glad it was useful. Thanks for spreading positivity on the internet!
Very nicely said. Always do your research before investing money and effort into a new lawn. I’m seeding Bermuda this summer returned big box store seeds back and pursued a quality seed of specific hybrid. Best suited for my climate. My first time growing a new lawn. Very excited. Now germinating a samples of different varieties of Bermuda to see a final result.
Great info! I’m now a subscriber. So far, you’re the only YT vlogger I’ve found
who taught me how to read a label.
Thanks a bunch BBR2! Glad it was beneficial for you. Thanks for spreading positivity on the internet!
Great info, often people don’t really know what they’re looking at when they see those labels, they just grab what they know.
Thank you sir. I agree. We usually go with what's familiar. To be fair though, there are some decent mixes out there.
Thank you for this, you really saved my grass!
As a first time homeowner, I would never have known what to look for on the bag. I would have most likely bought whatever it said on it such as for sun and shade, etc. This video was extremely helpful. Thank you.
Thanks so much and thanks for spreading positivity on the internet! Glad it was helpful!
@@GrassDoctor What type of grass do you recommend for the northeast US?? Is Kentucky Bluegrass the best for northeast. How about shaded areas?? Thanks 🙏🏻
@@joesmith4443... Kentucky Bluegrass seed will do poorly in shaded areas. Look for a predominantly Fescue mix. Fine Fescue doe very well in shade.
@@blaiseducdaumont1280 thanks 🙏🏻
Agreed, great video here!
This was helpful. I have never trusted seed from the big box stores simply because I didn't know or understand what was in them. I have always done the work to research and find a cultivar that was best for me.
That is for sure the best way to do it! That is going to be my next video--how to know if the cultivars are decent or not.
Exactly what i was looking for .... a more detailed and scientific approach.
Super helpful video. Thanks!
Great video! Very helpful and informative👍🏽
jdveals57, thanks for spreading positivity on the internet!
Depends on where you live.
I live in high elevation climate where it is cooler so the cheap seed works for me and quite well. Comes back annually as long as it's hydrated properly.
Great Information..thank you
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for spreading positivity on the internet!
What would be the best grass for Bakersfield California? Super hot summers and still gets cold in winter? Also need something that grows quick?
What about quackgrass ... this is my main concern on one of my lawns.
Also, perhaps a video about how to deal with mossy areas?
Or what about any non chemical herbicides? Not a fan of putting down 2-4D, Roundup or similar.
Very well done.
thanks very much!
Hi i lived in Seattle Washington. Our summer days is very short and mostly is raining . I just kill spray tenacity to kill all my weed next step is to aerate my lawn . But I’m still not sure type seed to buy. Should I buy Scott grass seed mix with fertilizer?Any suggestions?
Well I had beautiful grass growing in my bear spot last year, This year, it's a huge bare spot. There's no videos out there stating that this happens.thank u
Hi We live in Milwaukee Wisconsin. What seed mix to use in the Northern climate, hit summers cold winters. Do i look for sun/ shade niw that uts august a fall seed mix. I dont like hoe the tall fescue grass look? Thanks
i had a lot of success with scotts carpenters mix and scotts kentucky blue grass
Scott's generally has decent varieties in their mixes. They may not be the latest and greatest that you'll see going on golf courses and athletic fields, but they're usually ok. Always look on the label to make sure you're getting decent varieties.
@@GrassDoctorwhat seeds are your favorite for high traffic areas in South Florida
@@BrowardBikelifeTJ The best grass for good traffic tolerance and recovery is bermudagrass. Zoysiagrass has decent traffic tolerance but will recover slowly after thinning out. St. Augustinegrass has only marginal traffic tolerance and bahiagrass has fairly poor traffic tolerance. So, depending on the area, I would probably lean towards bermudagrass.
@@GrassDoctor is 3” too low for me to cut st Augustine grass ? I have a Honda HNR 216 but I believe 3” maybe a slight bit shorter then actual 3” on my mower
@@BrowardBikelifeTJ great question. If you are in the 3" ball park, you'll be in good shape!
Great video !
I had a question, I have a brand new lawn in south East KY , on the the border of TN. I brought in fill dirt to cover some low areas of the lawn and I have a little bit of grass left from the old lawn…. I like the idea of bluemuda grass, but I have read a lot of things about using tall fescue and rye. I’m pretty much starting from scratch. In your opinion what would be the best grass to plant and when ?
I love your videos, any help would be appreciated.
Thanks M P!
Turf type tall fescue is a really good choice for your area of the world--I would skip the perennial ryegrass though.
Bluemuda is an option if you want to go to the trouble of establishing the bermudagrass this spring and then coming back in the fall and planting KY bluegrass into it.
If I had a lawn in your area, I would probably pick a good tall fescue and go with that (and that's what I did when I lived in Lex). You can plant now if you get after it quickly, but the best time of year to seed is in the early fall.
Let me know if you have any other questions!
@@GrassDoctor hey thank you so much for the info! My only worry is that I won’t be able to plant until the end of April, secondary to the yard work still being done that has delayed progress (finishing draining lines). My thought process was to try to plant Bermuda since I will be so late in the seeding season. Would planting tall fescue in late April be too late ?
Again thank you so much for the information.
@@MP-wh8st got ya. That's a tough one. depending on how much in the mountains you are, you may be ok with tall fescue in late April but it would be a gamble and you'd probably have to baby it thru the summer. Soil temps in your area probably won't be high enough to seed bermudagrass until mid-late May. Another option would be to sod in TF as it would come in mature and you wouldnt have to worry about immature seedlings struggling in the summer--the obvious issue with this though is cost. Bermuda may well be your best choice...tough one!
Awesome info man!!
FL
Do you know what seed and fertilizer i should use to get it going ?
If you have any suggestions let me know.
thanks Cody. In FL you're going to want to use St. Augustinegrass, bermudagrass, bahiagrass, centipedegrass, or maybe zoysiagrass. You can buy seed of bermuda, zoysia, centipede, and bahia. There are pros and cons to each of these grasses and some could fit better than others depending on where you are in the state. The fertilizer amount would depend on which grass you go with. Bermuda needs a little more, centipede needs less. It also depends on how fertile your soil is. A good idea regarding fertilizer is to plant your desired grass species and then see how the grass is doing before you apply anything. If it seems to be coming in well, you may not need much (or any) fert. If it is struggling, then applying some probably makes some sense. I know there are also fertilizer bans at different times of the year in FL so you'd have to work around them as well. Let me know if you have any other questions.
@@GrassDoctor thank you so much man
Thank you so much for the great information! We live on Eastern Long Island, New York, our lawn is full of weeds and tons of dirt patches since we haven’t put anything down the past two years after getting chickens, but we are now in desperate need of doing something and keeping the chickens locked up for a little while is fine with me if we could finally have some grass back! Do you possibly have any specific recommendations of what brand and kind of seed we should get? Any help would be so appreciated, thank you!!
if you're going to clean up the weeds and then get new seed out, you'd probably have much better success than if you don't get the yard prepared. I don't know how little you've done to the area but if your soil is just marginal then fertilizing the lawn each fall can help it stay thick. Also, I like to put out a pre-emergent herbicide each spring to keep the annual weeds out so they don't end up taking over. Those couple of things will pay off for your lawn in spades. In your climate, Rutgers Univ recommends mostly tall fescue because of your hot summers. Having a mix with KY bluegrass and tall fescue also isn't a bad idea as each have strengths and weaknesses. Many of the seed mixes you see at the box stores are't great and you'll usually find much better seed by reaching out to a professional turf store in your area. I always check www.ntep.org and see which grasses do well in my area before I either recommend a variety to someone, or choose a grass for my own lawn. Let me know if you have any other questions and good luck!
@@GrassDoctor Thank you so much!! I will definitely keep you posted, much appreciated 😄
I live in central Utah and was thinking of reseeding some spots of my lawn and completely starting with nothing in other parts with tall fescue. (I’ve done some research on what grass would be best but not a ton). The lawn also gets full sun most of the day and partial shade. It’s the end of April is it too late to plant? It gets SUPER hot here, but so far this year we haven’t had a day over 70° yet. I do expect that to change. I just don’t want to have to wait to plant because the lawn is so ugly.
Hi, you are in a tough situation out there. A good turf type tall fescue is likely your best bet to make it through the summer. KY bluegrass would struggle when it gets hot and dry. Tall fescue will likely need a little moisture, but nowhere near as much as some other options. You can plant in the spring but the earlier you can get it in before it gets hot, the better. You may have to baby it along this summer with some watering though. Let me know if you have any questions!
@@GrassDoctor kool Thansk
I live in San Antonio TX. My front lawn has a lot of shade and my back yard has more sun. What type of grass seed should I buy? I have struggled with this lawn for 10 years with nothing much growing in the shade and the grass in the back yard getting burned. I am on a budget and would like the best solution possible. Thank you.
Hey I’m from SATX too 😄 We have Bermuda grass and the thing that has made a difference for us is cutting it often. Like once a week at least also adding fertilizer we like one from Lowe’s Called Sta Green MAX we do battle weeds and some insects I have sprayed for insects and pulled crab grass good luck 🍀
I'm in Southwest VA. What kind of seed would you recommend for late April? My front yard has been struggling for a couple of years due to mole damage. I want to try again but can't seem to get good advice on which seed to use. I have mostly weeds right now.
Hi Jojo, you're coming up close to the deadline of when it's safe to seed in the spring in your area. If you do something this spring, get it out as quick as you can and keep the area moist to make sure you help it along the best you can. Turf type tall fescue is by far the toughest grass you can use in your area. It'll take your warm summers and has great drought tolerance too. KY bluegrass is also an option for you but it can struggle in hot and dry summers. I did my PhD at Virginia Tech so I've been around your area and know what does well there and what struggles. Also, check out my mole video--it can maybe help you out with your mole struggles! Let me know if you have any other questions.
@@GrassDoctor Thank you so much for responding! Very helpful info! Would you recommend fertilizer, too? And if so, is it ok to mix it with the seed and spread together?
Btw... I watched the mole video. Thanks! :)
@@Jojo-ow1ml You can put some fertilizer out but I usually don't do it until the seedlings start to emerge so that the fertilizer is actually being used by the plants rather than leaching through the soil and being wasted. I would also only put out a little fert this spring so that you don't encourage excessive growth into your hot summer. So to answer your question, I wouldn't combine them together. Good luck and let me know if you have other questions!
@GrassDoctor, thank you so much! You have been very helpful! I will follow your advice.
I live in Northern Virginia (so the upper spot of transition zone). Is there a brand you recommend and a supplier you recommend?
To be totally transparent, the company that I work for owns two grass seed companies. I thought their varieties were so good that I left my university professor job to conduct private research on their products. Chesapeake Valley Seed sells Landmark Seeds and Newsom and Landscape Supply sell Mountain View Seeds. There are some other good seed companies too, but generally you're going to find better seed with the professional distributors than in box stores. Professional seed usually just comes with seed rather than coatings, etc so you're paying for the stuff that matters. Does this help?
@@GrassDoctor yes! Thank you and thank you for the transparency
Hi there, I live in Toronto Canada and we don't seem to have as many choices. We seem only to have the name brands like Scott freely available.
I am looking for fine fescue (red creeping) blend that I can purchase easily. Is there something you can recommend?
Hey Kennith--thanks for the question. General Seed Co. in ON has some pretty good grasses that they sell--both mixes and individual cultivars. Richardson (based in BC) also sells some pretty good products. I'm a Canadian native so would like to see more and better turfgrasses available up there!
@@GrassDoctor Thank you for the reply.
@@kennith. happy to help!
Check out Eco-Lawn from Wildflower Farm in Ontario
@@WB-cz9fv Thanks will do
I live in Phoenix and need advice for what kind of seed to plant in a shaded area ?
You're looking at warm-season grasses in that area so you would be limited to zoysiagrass or St. Augustinegrass. Both of these grasses has better shade tolerance than bermudagrass, but St. Augustinegrass has better shade tolerance than zoysia. Problem is, you can't buy St. Aug seed so you'd have to buy plugs or sod from a sod producer in your area. I think trying tall fescue, which is fairly shade tolerant, would be a waste of time as it would likely get too hot for it. Does this help?
@@GrassDoctor thanks doctor
@@05gucci you are very welcome!
What if it’s now march and I have mostly all sunny areas I can’t afford sod . I have about 5400 square feet . I also have chihuahuas n want something safe what can I use
where are you located?
@@GrassDoctor Texas
@@griselgarcia3677 depending on where you are in TX, your options are tall fescue, bermudagrass, St. Augustinegrass, centipedegrass, zoysiagrass, or buffalograss. If you go with tall fescue, you'd have to get it out pretty quickly for it to have a chance of making it through the summer (a better time to plant would be fall). If you used any of the others, you would plant them when it warms up and they would fill in over the summer. Unless you are in the very northern part of the state, I would probably stay away from tall fescue.
I live in upstate New York
I bought Scott’s northeast mix
Hoping it was a good decision
It’s applied
Hi John, I've tested several of their mixes and some aren't bad. You may have gotten a little more perennial ryegrass than you need, but you should be ok. Keep it good and moist for the next couple weeks to get it going. Good luck!
@@GrassDoctor thanks so much. I got a really good deal on it. 7lb bag for 34.99
Being you’re a seasoned professional at this. Do you recommend lime? Peat moss?
Also, what’s the best preventative for birds eating the applied seed
Thanks for your time and assistance!
@@johnc1280 it really depends on your soil. If it is dark, it likely has a lot of organic matter in it and you likely don't need to apply more. You really need a soil test to know whether you need to apply lime or not. If the pH is low, lime can help you out, but if the pH is neutral or high, liming will make your soil worse. You can talk to your county agent about getting the soil tested--they're usually pretty cheap.
As for keeping the seed away from the birds, you can put some straw over the top (this will also keep moisture around the seed and hold seed in place) but you can also lightly rake the seed into the soil to make it less visible to the birds.
Let me know if you have other questions!
@@GrassDoctor you are being of great help here. I do appreciate it. A lot!
Can I just buy soil test at a store? Do I really have to contact my county?
I’ve heard that peat moss can result in weed growth. Since it locks in the moisture. Creates an environment for weeds to thrive.
I did take your advice and lightly rake the topsoil to cover the majority of the seeds right below the surface. Now I’m a little concerned because it’s raining for six days straight here in upstate New York. I’m hoping that doesn’t wash away or flood/drown the grass seed
@@johnc1280 no, unfortunately you can't test the soil yourself. Even the pH tests that you can sometimes find it stores are not accurate. If you really want to know what's in your soil, send it off to a lab. If your grass is growing well though and the color is good, I don't know that I'd apply anything or worry about testing.
Good peat moss shouldn't have any weed seed in it and it'll help promote whatever seeds are in your soil--grass or otherwise. I wouldn't let that deter you from using something to help keep the seed in place. If the rain is light, though, I wouldn't worry about it, unless the rain stops and you aren't able to keep the surface moist--that's usually the number one reason that new seedings fail.
The wet soil shouldn't be a problem for germination but if the rain is hard enough it can certainly wash some away.
My problem is as climate change happens... which am planning ahead... the seeds are hard to find in my area
Too bad we can't buy most Zoysia seeds like Sir Grange or petting grass
3 min in .....I'm already confused 😄
I tell folks same types of things here. Me, i always and only ever purchased "pure coated grass seeds" no mixes, nothing in it.
Everything else is on you. Like, where you live for environment, did you prep your lawn correctly, do you even look after your lawn, especially in the summer heat, when your have an established lawn, do you ever fertilize it once in a while, what kind of seed you want/need for home/ranch feed, etc. List goes on.
But again, when it comes to getting seeds. I buy seeds not mixed dirt bull 💩.
Pound per pound when you buy seed mixes, your lucky to have 20% of good healthy seeds in the bag. Rest is dirt, bull 💩
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Hey Katt, thanks for the comment! I agree, grass seed (especially the seed sold at box stores, hardware stores, etc) can be a hodge podge of a bunch of different stuff that may or may not be beneficial to the consumer. There are a few things I've seen that may be helpful but most of the time it's a waste of money. I also don't like a lot of the seed mixes as you often times are buying species or varieties that aren't going to do well--I really don't understand how some of the companies can continue to sell some of their mixes year after year, they're really that bad. My perfect bag of seed would be uncoated and have a blend of 2 or 3 good cultivars of the same species and that's it! You can buy these from the professional grass stores, but not too often in retail.
Where you can buy a seed that is pure coated, can you give us a brand o a store where to get a pure seed.
Great video but please learn how to pronounce Italian.
you'll have to write it out for me phonetically as it sounds right to me! 😀
It's a Midwest pronounciation quirk. Plenty of Midwesterns with Italian roots, including more recent generations, also pronounce it this way.