How to Plant Large Areas of Grass

Planting Seed

• 1

  Mark area to be seeded with stakes and string to keep the area clear of activity after planting.

• 2

  Rototill the entire area to be planted to loosen soil. Use a rake to level out the ground.

• 3

  Remove any debris such as rocks, weeds or twigs. The area needs to be clear of anything other than soil.

• 4

  Spread grass seed over area using a spreader. A hand spreader or push spreader can be used depending on size of area to be seeded.

• 5

  Rake seeds into soil to a depth of 1/4 to 1/8 inch and add fertilizer over the area.

• 6

  Water deeply each day and cut lawn when the grass height reaches 2 to 2 1/2 inches.

Planting Sod

• 7

  Prepare the ground as you would for seed.

• 8

  Water soil so that the ground is moist but not muddy.

• 9

  Lay sod in a straight line starting with the first row. Push pieces together to minimize gaps, and stagger the rows so that the joints are in different locations.

• 10

  Water deeply each day for a week, then every other day to allow the roots to grow into the soil. Mow after three to four weeks.