I know its the probably one of the worst months of the year to grow grass.
But removed a structure and its 600 sq feet that i needed to repair. I didn't want it to become all weeds.
So laid out new soil, planted grass seed and covered with peat moss. I did not use starter fertilizer since it's too hot.
For watering, i think 1 hour a day until it generates makes sense. In the fall fix anything that didn't grow.
1. Am i watering enough for this time of year?
2. Should i be doing anything else to facilitate healthier grass in this heat?
You are much better off with new grass (if you are even going to try and grow grass in the summer heat - which may be futile anyway) with two to three separate watering sessions of 10 min or so each session so the seeds don't dry out.
wow okay thank you
This time of year, that is likely to be about 4-6 times per day.
This time of year, that is likely to be about 4-6 times per day.
This is the correct response.
Although as you alluded to you in your OP, you were better off just letting the weeds happen, kill them in mid-august, then seed afterwards.
You'll probably have to do that anyway - your grass will probably come in quite patchy, if it survives at all.
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you should water enough to keep the soil moist.
This time of year, that is likely to be about 4-6 times per day.
This is the correct response.
Although as you alluded to you in your OP, you were better off just letting the weeds happen, kill them in mid-august, then seed afterwards.
You'll probably have to do that anyway - your grass will probably come in quite patchy, if it survives at all.
Yup. Even with frequent watering, the roots won't be deep enough to survive a couple consecutive hot days.
You will need to entirely re-seed in early september.
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In comment 14495870 jlukes said:
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you should water enough to keep the soil moist.
This time of year, that is likely to be about 4-6 times per day.
This is the correct response.
Although as you alluded to you in your OP, you were better off just letting the weeds happen, kill them in mid-august, then seed afterwards.
You'll probably have to do that anyway - your grass will probably come in quite patchy, if it survives at all.
Yup. Even with frequent watering, the roots won't be deep enough to survive a couple consecutive hot days.
You will need to entirely re-seed in early september.
I could maybe see a world where he had a fine mist spray over the area most of the day for a few weeks and it survived.
But with the temps projected to be over 90 starting next week its a very tall order.
He already did that with the peat moss. Which, under normal circumstances is the absolute best top-dressing for new seed in my opinion.
Straw usually has so many weed seeds its not worth it, nor does it retain water as much as the PM.
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to put on top of it, as it will help it retain water after you have watered it.
He already did that with the peat moss. Which, under normal circumstances is the absolute best top-dressing for new seed in my opinion.
Straw usually has so many weed seeds its not worth it, nor does it retain water as much as the PM.
My original thought was clear plastic to help retain water, but I'm not sure how you would water it. The plastic makes the area really humid, really promotes growth.
Probably overkill for 600 sq feet but I'd still recommend it.
The majority of your grass will die as the roots will not be able to grow enough to endure the extended heat of the season and if your are using a tall fescue seed the grass goes dormant in the heat. You were better off sending the money to me.
Contact your Local Extension Office and view their procedures to collect samples and where to send them for complete soil analysis. They will send you a detailed report and recommendations and it should arrive just in time to seed. Not sure where you live Cornell manages NY's county extension office look for the office that covers your location
Good Luck
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