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The growth of grass is faster when the seed is sowed in the time periods favoring the grass seed germination. Like all other plants, grass growth also depends on the climatic and regional preferences.

Cool seasoned grass types grow most vigorously during the cold temperatures of late summer and early fall. Warmer seasoned grass growth is at the peak in more melting temperatures of the late spring and early summer.

Fall is the Best for Cool Season Grass

In the early Autumn, the soil is warm and is best for the cold seasoned grass to germinate fastly and establish on the lawn. As a general rule, plant cool-season grass seed at least 45 days before the estimated date of your first fall frost. Plant seed before soil and air temperatures drop to less favorable levels.

Fall Season is the best for all your Grasses: Planted seeds need moisture and fall season is ideal for that.

Spring is the second growing season: Spring is the second best season to sow the cool seasoned lawn grass varieties. Grass have time to settle in and begin germination in the cold season.

Spring Loves Warm Season Grasses.

Planting grass seeds in late springtime and early summer time gives warm-season grasses the benefit of warm soil and early seasonal rains, which help keep soil moisture available during germination and establishment. Precautions to be taken in the seeding of Warm Season Grass in Spring.

Wait until the First Frost passes: The Cold and wet soil is not good for germination, so seed the grass 90 days well in advance before the first frost, allowing the grass to establish itself well before the winter.

Follow the Time: Warm season grass gets a boost from the summer warmth and will have a full season of active growth.

Ask these important questions yourself to determine the right time for seeding your lawn when you are getting ready to sow seeds in your Lawn.

• Have all the weeds been eliminated?
• Have the pest and disease problems rectified?
• Has the Soil been prepared for the sowing?
• Is the irrigation system working correctly?
• Are you sure that deficiencies of the sprinkler system did not cause dead spots that have led to the need to reseed?
• Will you be able to restrict the traffic on the reseeded areas for the next four to six weeks?

The best time to plant grass seed is in the fall, only if you can answer yes to all those questions.

Conclusion

The type of grass and the climatic conditions determine the time for seeding your lawn. Choose the right time and right kind of grass suitable for your area. Consult our Lawn Care Professional at Green Gold Landscaping Westchester, New York for advice Or Call us at 914-882-5459 for a Free Estimate.