When is the best time to make a new lawn?

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Real Estate Agent with Weichert Realtors Appleseed Group, 2043 Richmond Ave. S.I.N.Y. 10314. office phone 718-698-9797, Appleseedhomes.com -

When is the best time to make a new lawn?

If you start from seed, I believe fall is best.  If you need a new lawn in the spring, sod is the way to go.

For years I have been over seeding my backyard lawn, and it looked great for about 6-8 weeks.  Then when the roots started to compete with each other the lawn died.  I almost gave up and started planning to put down artificial turf.

Last Sunday I was listening to a garden show on the radio and I found out what I was doing wrong.  Over seeding.  So this week I ordered sod.  In about 2 hours I had a beautiful backyard lawn.  see photos below.

Comments (2)

Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Fifteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Looking good, Kenneth!  Sod does work well when you make sure it gets all the water it needs early on. Good luck!

May 08, 2013 10:07 AM
Kenneth Cole
Weichert Realtors Appleseed Group, 2043 Richmond Ave. S.I.N.Y. 10314. office phone 718-698-9797, Appleseedhomes.com... - Staten Island, NY
NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

 

Good morning Gary. Six hours after I lay-ed the sod, we had 2 inches of rain. Just in time.  But you are correct, plenty of water the first 3 months.  Thanks for stopping by.

May 08, 2013 07:43 PM

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