Tips for Growing Grass on Your Farm

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If you have a farm, then you will know how important it is to ensure that your grassland is well maintained. It doesn’t matter whether you plan on raising livestock or whether you just want to keep your fields healthy and well maintained for future use, because there has never been a better time for you to really make a positive change.

How to Sow Grass

If you want a very healthy lawn but you don’t want to have to buy turf, then you need to try and create it from seed. It’s much better for you to grow seed from mid-summer. The main reason for this is because the weed competition is low and the soil is nice and warm. It also helps to have a bit of damp from the rain, as this helps the seeds to germinate much better. If you miss out on the chance to sow seeds by autumn, then you can try it in mid-spring if you want. Only do this if you have the potential to give the grass plenty of water. Using seed comes with many distinctive advantages over turf, as you have a lot of different mixes available and seeds are much more suited to things such as corners or slopes. If you have a lot of slopes on your farm, then it may be a good idea for you to buy a lawnmower that is suited to sloping terrain. Check out this site to find out more.

Choosing your Seed

You have to make sure that you buy a seed mixture that is most suited to your farm. You can find blends that are suited to drought, shade or even ornamental lawns if you want. If you want something for livestock, then it is a good idea for you to make sure that you are exploring your options and that you also take into account the types of animals that you are going to be raising. If you can do this, then you will soon find that you can make the most out of your seed-sowing experience.

Soil Preparation

You also need to prepare the soil by skimming any debris. Now would also be the time for you to remove any big stones or weeds too. When you have done this, you will need to roughly level the area. Give the whole site a good fork over and then rake it so you have a nice and fine finish. At this point, you will need to firm the soil by walking over it, by placing the weight on your heels if possible. After this stage, rake it again. It helps to rake in a fertiliser as well a few days before you plan to sow your seeds as this will give you healthier grass.

Sowing Seeds

If you are ready to sow the seeds, then divide the area into square meters. Shake the box of seeds and spread around 50g for every square meter. Scatter the seeds in one direction first, and then change it up and scatter the other way. This will give you a nice and even lawn.