Due to its ability to tolerate cool temperatures, ryegrass is often used in northern climates, and is planted when other, more permanent grasses have died out.During the winter months, ryegrass can stay green and lush, unlike other types of grass.You can create a great crop of ryegrass if you plan your planting area, prepare your soil, and plant the seeds.
Step 1: It's a good idea to choose the right time of the year.
It is important that you plant your grass during the correct season.During the day, the air temperature should be between 60 and 75 degrees.When the temperatures reach that point, it is best to plant the seed before it starts getting hotter.
Step 2: You can choose the type of seed.
The annual and perennial versions of the seed are what it comes in.The annual seed doesn't grow as well as the perennial, so you'll need to use more of the annual variety to get the same lush look.Sod, which is pre-grown patches of rye that you purchase from a nursery and then lay over your prepared planting area, is one of the options you can use.
Step 3: As needed, fill in your soil.
If you are seeding or sodding ryegrass, you need to fill in the existing soil so that it reaches the correct depth.It is possible to fill in low areas, but the composition should have less than 20% clay and not contain any herbicides.
Step 4: Fertiliser can be added to the soil.
This will give the soil the necessary vitamins and minerals.It's best to use phosphorous and potassiumfertilizer.
Step 5: The soil needs to be kept for new growth.
New soil needs to be tilled if you want to plant rye seed.Oxygen can get into the soil.It allows the seed to grow in clumps of soil.It is necessary to till the soil to ensure the growth of your seed.
Step 6: If necessary, mow the lawn.
If you have a permanent lawn that has other grasses or plant growth during other times of the year, this is important.The shorter the lawn is, the more room the seed will have to take to the ground.
Step 7: Use a lot of annual seed.
You will need to spread more than you would with the perennial variety if you are using the annual variety.When using annual seed, you need 15 to 20 lbs per 1000 square feet.Perennial seed should be spread in 1000 square feet.The amounts apply to both over seeding and seeding new soil.
Step 8: The seed should be divided in half.
You need to divide the seed in half.Spread the first half of the seed in one direction and the second half in the other.This will help spread your seed.Depending on the size of the lawn, you can either use a push spreader or a hand spreader.Push spreaders may be best for larger lawns or new soil with larger open areas, while hand spreader's are used for small lawns that have large amounts of detail.
Step 9: Take the seed and put it in the soil.
To rake the seed into the soil, use a metal rake, rather than lying on top.Rake gently because you don't want to damage the soil.It might be difficult to rake the seed into the soil if you're over seeding an existing lawn.It's fine if you can't rake an existing lawn.Even if the growth is short, it should not affect the seed.
Step 10: Water the area right away.
Water the area until it's moist after you spread the seed.This will make it easier for the seed to grow.It will help the seed sink into the soil.
Step 11: Purchase fresh sod.
You should cut the sod no later than 24 hours before planting.Store the sod in a dark place so that it doesn't get wet.
Step 12: Make the soil moist.
The sod on top of the soil should be moist.This will help the sod grow.It makes sure that the sod doesn't dry out.
Step 13: The pieces should be staggered.
If the sod is laid in a staggered placement, it will root best.The sod pieces should not line up exactly.The second row should be staggered so that the seams from the first row touch the middle of each piece.You may have to cut down the sod to make it fit.To cut the sod pieces, use garden shears.Since you can fill the spaces in with soil, the size doesn't need to be exact.
Step 14: Staked on a slope.
If you are sodding a new lawn on a slope, lay the soil out as you would a flat surface.To keep the sod in place, stake it with garden stakes.
Step 15: The sod should be filled in with fresh soil.
This keeps the sod from drying out.Without space in between, it helps the sod take root in a uniform manner.
Step 16: Water the sod with a roller.
Once you have laid the sod and filled in the cracks, you can water it with a garden roller.The sod and soil will be smooth with this.
Step 17: It's a good idea to water your lawn frequently.
Water your lawn two to three times a week until the ryegrass takes root.The grass should be moist.You can stop watering when puddles appear after you water.
Step 18: It's a good idea to apply a high nitrogenfertilizer.
The nitrogen in thefertilizer helps the ryegrass grow.If you have overseeded an existing lawn you can use it later to grow vegetables.
Step 19: It's a good idea to mow your grass frequently.
You will need to mow your lawn a few times a week.It's a good idea to set your mower blade to a high setting.