Growing Garden Grass

Till the area where the grass to create a smooth, even surface. Remove any lumps and mounds in the ground and fill in any dents or holes to make the area level. Get rid of any large pieces of debris, like stones, weeds or old roots sticking up from the ground.

Prepare the ground with an initial dose of fertilizer to make the soil fertile, giving the grass seeds the best chance of success. Use a product high in phosphorus and avoid fertilizers containing weed killers, as they can harm and stunt tender young blades of grass. Apply the fertilizer only to the surface of the area being treated and don't work it into the soil.

Spread the seeds evenly by hand or by using a commercially manufactured seeding device, like a wheeled seed spreader or a hand caster. Disperse half while walking in one direction and the remaining half while crossing back the opposite way.

Use a lawn roller to go over the seeds, lightly pressing them into the soil so the wind doesn't blow them away.

Rake the soil lightly to ensure the seeds have a good covering of dirt, using a garden rake.

Water the newly seeded area with a misting hose two to three times a day, but avoiding over hydrating it by allowing pools of water to collect on the ground.