Every landscaper has the same ultimate goal. To provide their clients with a lush, thick and healthy lawn. This requires labor, money and time. As a landscaper, you are responsible for seeding new lawns, renewing existing turf and repairing rough and bald spots. This means new seeds must be planted. If your client has cool-season grasses, the best time to achieve the most effective results is in the fall.
The importance of timing
The planting of seeds must be in alignment with the natural periods of the most active growth. A wide majority of cool-season grasses see the most vigorous growth during periods of cooler temperatures. This includes:
1) Kentucky bluegrass
2) Tall fescue
3) Perennial ryegrass
4) Fine fescue
These grasses will flourish in the fall from northern climates to the transition zone. Any region where there is an overlap of warm and cool weather the seeds should be planted in the fall. Taking advantage of the natural growth peak of the seeds ensures the seeds will germinate and establish at a much faster pace. This will provide customers with a full, rich lawn.
The advantages
There are several advantages when landscapers plant seeds during the cooler weather of the fall. During the earliest part of the fall the soil remains warm from the sun throughout the summer months. The combination of cool evenings, moderate temperatures and warm sun enable the seeds to germinate at a faster rate. This establishes the grass seed by providing the best possible conditions.
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