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Will grass seeds germinate in peat moss?
Not only does it need to be carefully removed, but it often contains seeds that will sprout among your grass seed. Instead, I scatter a thin layer of peat moss over the seeds in the bare areas. The peat moss holds moisture, thus speeding the germination of the seeds.
Can you grow grass with just peat moss?
Peat moss as a soil amendment has many advantages, such as increasing moisture retention and helping your lawn’s aeration and drainage. Peat moss can hold up to 20 times its dry weight in water. But if you use it alone on your lawn there’s a slight chance it increases the acidity of your soil.
What do you put over grass seed?
Covering Grass Seed After Planting Simply rake the soil lightly to cover the seeds with no more than about 1/4 inch of topsoil. If you didn’t prepare the soil, you can protect the seeds with a thin layer of straw or sawdust mulch. These are also good mulch materials for hillsides.
What is peat moss best used for?
Gardeners use peat moss mainly as a soil amendment or ingredient in potting soil. It has an acid pH, so it’s ideal for acid loving plants, such as blueberries and camellias. For plants that like a more alkaline soil, compost may be a better choice.
How do you grow grass with peat moss?
Dampen the freshly tilled soil with a water hose. Make the soil moist but not soggy. Spread the grass seed over the damp soil evenly. Use your hands or seed spreader to spread the seeds. Plant the seeds 1/2 inch deep in the soil. Lay peat moss 1/3 inch thick on top of the grass seed.
What to put on top of grass seed?
Lay peat moss 1/3 inch thick on top of the grass seed. The peat moss will help protect the grass seed from birds, winds and overwatering. Immediately water the peat moss lightly with a water hose.
What kind of moss is used to germinate grass seed?
Most people are familiar with peat moss and its use in establishing grass seed. Traditionally, peat moss has been used as a top-dressing to reduce evaporation during critical stages of seed germination and seedling establishment. Peat moss is the product of living sphagnum moss, and is formed in wetland bogs.
How big of a spreader do I need for peat moss?
Many have seen higher germination rates when using peat moss. You should use about 1-2 bales of peat moss per 1000 square feet. I spread it around with this rake and it worked great, but others use compost spreaders aka peat moss spreaders.