Grass seed

[MrGrumpy]

What do you try and protect newly sown grass seed with ? Back garden needs reseeding , was thinking of putting down some of that fleece stuff till it gets going !?

 

[Dayvo]

What do you try and protect newly sown grass seed with ? Back garden needs reseeding , was thinking of putting down some of that fleece stuff till it gets going !?

How big is the area?
You could you a large sheet/s of plastic ’tarpaulins’ covering the grass at night to keep frost at bay and open it up in the morning to give the grass heat, light and water.

 

[PaulSB]

If you're concerned about temperature don't be. Grass seed will germinate when the soil temperature is 8⁰ or higher. Covering it with fleece will help the soil warm quicker.

If you're trying to keep birds off then use any lightweight fine meshed netting.

 

[MrGrumpy]

Ta , it’s for keeping birds off till it starts growing. Presume you could just peg it down on top ?

 

[Slick]

You could put a couple of feeders out as an easier option for your grass seed.

 

[tom73]

Ta , it’s for keeping birds off till it starts growing. Presume you could just peg it down on top ?

Yes just peg it down ,fleece is a good option all round.

 

[annedonnelly]

Don't know if it's feasible with a larger area but I read that you could mix the seed with damp compost in a bag until it germinates and then "sow" the tiny plants rather than seeds. I've done it to patch small areas of the lawn.

 

[tom73]

Another good way for small patchers is grow your own turf patch by sowing in a seed tray. Then once growing well lift out and drop the patch in place.

 

[Drago]

I read somewhere that frost, provided it isn't too extreme or prolonged, isn't that big a deal for grass seed.

 

[MrGrumpy]

I read somewhere that frost, provided it isn't too extreme or prolonged, isn't that big a deal for grass seed.

Ahhh yer back !! Or did you ever go away

 

[Drago]

I was released early on licence.

 

[rockyroller]

around here I've seen ppl use hay

when I add seed to our area around our condo, I put a thin layer of lawn soil, spread the seed, then cover w/ another thin layer of lawn soil

 

[MrGrumpy]

Btw the fleece trick worked ! Now trying a t in the back garden . Got quite a bit to reseed as the dog has destroyed our grass !

 

[Jameshow]

Btw the fleece trick worked ! Now trying a t in the back garden . Got quite a bit to reseed as the dog has destroyed our grass !

Same here!
Grass has become somewhat resistant to her wee !

 

[Beebo]

Another good way for small patchers is grow your own turf patch by sowing in a seed tray. Then once growing well lift out and drop the patch in place.

Surely it’s easier and less hassle to just buy a roll of turf for £5.