How to Create Your Own Lawn?
A lawn can be such a key aspect of your garden. That’s why it’s very important to create your lawn in the right period and to take proper care of it. In this article, we’ll share tips on how to create your own lawn, how to take care of it, and often used products to support your lawn's growth and optimal colour. The perfect playground or the beautiful deep green lawn you've dreamed of is not that far out of reach with these tips and tricks.
When to Plant Grass Seeds?
The right moment to plant grass seeds is in spring (late March to mid-June) or fall (September to early October). Keep in mind that the timing depends on the type of grass. Planting the seeds in the right period of time makes it much easier to establish a lawn being that with abundant moisture and warming ground temperatures seed germination is easy.
Which Grass Seeds to Choose?
It’s essential to choose a grass that is right for your location, the season, and your wishes. Consider the growing conditions in your area and the type of lawn you want. Besides that, how much sun will the lawn get? Is the spot full or partial sun? Is the lawn meant for walking, playing, or mainly decorative? These are some of the questions to ask yourself when you’re looking for a lawn. Our Nurseryland grass seed is a custom mix of seed varieties designed for growing in the Fraser Valley.You will not find better mixes anywhere. Be prepared measure out the area to be seeded . Once we know the size in square feet or square meters we can help you with the right size bag you need. Choose from playfield,shady,front,or our popular overseed blend for established lawns that need some patching or thickening!
What Fertilizer to Use for a Lawn?
In the beginning, you want to promote strong root growth, so a fertilizer to use in the early stages could be the Nurseryland Seed & Sod starter. To provide some extra protection during the winter and burst into spring, the Nurseryland Fall Lawn Food is the right formula. Later on, you could decide to green up your lawn by using Nurseryland Liquid lawn fertilizer or our best organic based Nurseryland Classic lawn food for proven results! The majority of all our lawn foods are slow controlled release with sustained nitrogen.
Shopping list
Here’s a recommended shopping list for you:
- Grass seed, please ask for advice if you’re unsure about the best fit for your situation
- Nurseryland Seed & sod starter
- Nurseryland Fall Lawn Food
- Nruseryland Liquid Lawn Fertilizer
- Moss control
- Power Topsoil
- Dolo-Plus Lime
More Advice on Creating Your Own Lawn?
Do you want some personal advice on how to create a lawn in your area? Visit Homestead and our team will be happy to help you out with any questions you have about the right seeds, the timing of planting, watering, mowing, fertilizing, or anything else to give you a beautiful lawn.
