Plant a cool season grass during the late summer for best results. Warm-weather grasses require establishment from May to July. Planting too early in the spring can cause the grass seed to compete with weeds; too late in the year means the ground may be frozen.
Cool-season grasses include Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue. Bermudagrass and zoysia grass are two common warm-weather turf types. Ryegrass can work in both types of conditions, depending on location and grass seed type.
Growing a lawn using sprigs, plugs or sod is also possible in Virginia. While this type of planting is quite different than traditional seeding, it typically allows for quicker grass growth.