Selecting Grass Seed
Finding the Best Grass Seed
Selecting the best grass seed for your site takes a little research, but the effort is worth it.
Here are three easy steps to select the best grass seed:
1. Find your growing region
- Cool
- Transition
- Warm
2. Consider your planting conditions
- Amount of sunlight
- Acidity of soil
- Weather tolerance
- Irrigation needs
- Traffic levels
- Type of soil
- Site slope
3. Read seed labels
- Ensure the seed blend includes species that will thrive in your region and conditions
- Avoid products with noxious weed seed or products labeled “Variety Not Stated”
- Select certified seed tested in the last six months and use within 12 months of the testing date
