Hello,

I want to grow some grass in bare spots, and wonder what the general
consensus is.

I see along the highway, they through down straw or hay, and soon there is
grass growing. Is this a special type of covering? Is there anything else
I need to do or do I just throw this stuff down and wait?

Jen wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I want to grow some grass in bare spots, and wonder what the general
> consensus is.
>
> I see along the highway, they through down straw or hay, and soon there is
> grass growing. Is this a special type of covering? Is there anything else
> I need to do or do I just throw this stuff down and wait?
>

That is a special matting and probably not good for your
particular application. See here:

http://www.jimboombaturf.com.au/eros...ol_matting.htm

Your best bet is to talk to a garden supply center and
purchase some squares of whatever type grass grows well in the
area you want to plant. Prepare the soil as directed then
place the mats. Instant grass.

--
Robert Allison
Rimshot, Inc.
Georgetown, TX

why dont you read what it says on the bag of lawn seed. i bet they got some
ideas.

randy

> Hello,
>
> I want to grow some grass in bare spots, and wonder what the general
> consensus is.
>
> I see along the highway, they through down straw or hay, and soon there is
> grass growing. Is this a special type of covering? Is there anything
> else
> I need to do or do I just throw this stuff down and wait?
>

I've had good luck with those bags of lawn patch at the home centers,
but if the spots are big you may want to try something more economical.

Soften up the area you want to have grass on by using a rake or
something.

Put in good quality seeds, and water every day. You'll see little
pieces of grass
growing in a few days.

Tom