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Grass seed not growing - what should I do?

Darren HalesDarren Hales Posts: 4
in Problem solving

I decided to lay some grass seed a month ago having first laid top soil. It was at a time when the weather was quite mild and we were getting a little rain most days. 

Unfortunately, a day or two later the temperature dropped and we had frost a few times, plus lots of rain. Apart from literally a few tiny patches, no grass has grown.

Once the weather looks better for growing grass, will this seed then grow, or do I need to sow more seeds? If so, do I literally just sprinkle the seeds over the existing ones, or do I need to do anything more like adding more topsoil?

 

Thanks

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  • RedwingRedwing Posts: 1,511

    humm.... a month ago was mid February which is rather on the early side for grass sowing.  Where are you?  The recommendation for grass sowing in England is March onwards.  

    Based in Sussex, I garden to encourage as many birds to my garden as possible.
  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445

    I should think it will germinate when the temperature risesimage



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • Darren HalesDarren Hales Posts: 4

    Thanks Redwing - I thought it was a bit risky. I live in Bath.

    And thanks Nutcutlet - I'll just leave it for a few more weeks and see what happens. The seeds are all still there, so will keep fingers crossed. 

     

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