Category: Lawn Care Maintenance

 

Creating the ideal yard requires a planning and preparation. In the first part of our series on Texas sod, we listed some of the most popular and successful varieties of grass that are planted in the state. At Blooms Landcare, we would like to provide a few more options, as well as some tips to keep your Dallas and Fort Worth lawn green throughout the year.

Zoyosia

This variety of Texas sod is similar to St. Augustine in its drought tolerance, but is slightly less shade tolerant. Zoyosia is a fine-bladed grass that produces a soft carpet, which is ideal for lawns. There are several zoyosia varieties that do well in Texas, including:

• El Toro
• Emerald
• Jamur
• Meyer

One of the downfalls of planting zoyosia is that it is slow-growing and is not available as seed, which can make it difficult to fill in bare spots.

Tall Fescue

This grass is a good option for shady lawns, as it does not stand up to heat as well as some of the other varieties. It does require more water in order to keep it alive during the summer, but can provide ample coverage in the cooler parts of the state.

Keeping Your Sod Alive

Once you have decided on the type of sod you like, you need to take good care of it to ensure that it thrives in your yard. Follow these tips for a healthy lawn all year long:

• Water frequently at first, then taper off as your sod becomes established.
• Fertilize three weeks after planting, but no more than three times during the growing season.
• Keep the lawn mowed on a regular basis.

When it comes to Texas sod, the Blooms Landcare team can help you determine the ideal choice for your yard. Call us today at [phone] for more information.

Whether you are building a new home that needs a yard installed or simply need to re-do an existing yard, there are some helpful tips that will teach you what to do and what not to do when learning how to grow grass. It may seem that growing grass should be a simple thing. However, there are definite steps to follow and specific things that should be avoided. At Blooms Landcare, we take pride in helping our customers select the perfect grass seed for their yard. Once you have selected the right seed, follow our list of dos and don’ts and you will be well on your way to enjoying a beautiful lawn.

What to Do

• The best time to plant seeds is when the temperature outside is between 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
• It is highly recommended that you effectively prep the area before planting grass seed. This prep work involves removing any dead grass and loosening tough soil. Proper prep work is necessary to ensure the seed makes contact with the soil.
• Until your grass has grown to at least two inches, water your lawn at a minimum of once a day. Grass seed needs to be watered more frequently than deeply. This is in contrast to traditional sod that needs to be watered more deeply than frequently.
• Keep pets, lawn mowers and foot traffic away from the grass seed until it is three inches high.
• If the grass seed is washed away or eaten by animals, re-apply as necessary.
• Store the grass seed in a cool, dry storage area.

While this list may seem complicated when figuring out how to grow grass, adhering to these guidelines will result in success.

What Not to Do

• Don’t cover the ground entirely with seed. You want to see some bare ground between the seeds in order to give the seedlings enough nutrients.
• Avoid planting grass seed too soon after applying weed prevention and control products.
• Don’t water excessively. Pools of water can cause your seed to wash away.

Look to the Dallas and Fort Worth lawn care experts at Blooms Landcare when trying to figure out how to grow grass. Give us a call today at [phone].