How to Grow Grass Fast and Cheap?

1. Grass growth time

Before I even get to the tips and tricks for growing grass, I’m sure you wonder how long it takes to see the first grass shoots, right?

So that’s a great question, how long will the lawn take before it grows, before the very first green shoots cover the ground?

Depending on the type of seed you choose, you have to wait between 7 and 12 days for the grass to grow.

Several other factors must be taken into consideration, such as:

• the season was chosen for sowing.
• The outside temperature.
• The general climate.
• The region where you live.
• The type of soil, etc.

2. Growing grass, a matter of the season

A little tip for growing grass quickly, start turning the soil in the fall just before the cold arrives. Once spring arrives, prepare the ground well and sow the grass soon at the start of the season.

To start, you must first aerate the soil by turning the soil over several centimeters. This step is crucial to help the lawn grow. Once the soil is well aerated and turned over, do not wait too long to sow, it must be done on the same day to accelerate the grass’s growth on the ground.

But with what to return the earth? This is an excellent question, and the answer is straightforward with a tiller.

Indeed, to quickly and easily turn the soil before sowing the lawn, the tiller is the right choice.

3. Level and stabilize the soil for the arrival of the sod.

A rake to level the terrain:

Have you opted for the sod to speed up establishing a beautiful and long lawn on the ground? It is, therefore, essential to take some precautions to promote grass growth.

With your rake, spread out and level your soil before seeding or placing your sod. Also, take the opportunity to remove any rocks that could interfere with your lawn’s proper ventilation and growth. The preparation of the land and the earth is a crucial step. If you don’t take the time to work the soil, your grass may take a lot longer to grow.

The longer the grass takes to grow, the more weeds are likely to be. Therefore, it is essential to follow our advice so that the grass grows as quickly as possible.

Stabilize the ground to grow the lawn:

It is essential to stabilize the soil on the ground to hope to grow beautiful grass quickly. But what exactly can be done to stabilize the foot?

With a right roller, stabilize your ground to have a nice even surface, which will facilitate your grass’s growth. You will see, your grass will grow much faster. Do not wait too long before seeding or laying sod, as heavy rain can damage the soil surface.

4. Remove weeds for a beautiful lawn

Remember to remove the weeds before you plant your new grass in the spring if you can remove all the weeds in late fall to avoid seeing weeds growing in the spring.

Thirty days before sowing or laying the peat, you can use a weedkiller to remove weeds for a clean and well-ventilated lawn. This will allow your property to grow faster and immediately healthy.

You can also use hand tools to effectively remove weeds that grow all over the lawn and dirt.

5. Sow the grass in April or May

For a lawn to increase, the property needs good heat and humidity, a lot of moisture! No need to do it too early. Instead, start your sowing around mid-April or early May. This is the ideal temperature for the grass to grow quickly and efficiently.

Of course, depending on where you live in the world, the ideal month to grow grass maybe May or even early June. For example, if you live in Quebec, then prefer the second week of June to avoid freezing on the ground. There is no shortage of lawn seed choices. However, take the time to read the opinions and comments to choose lawn seeds that will meet your expectations regarding grass growth and density.

When to sow grass in France?

Between mid-April and mid-May.

When to sow grass in Quebec?

First or second week of June.

6. Fertilizer for rapid lawn growth

A good week before you start your sowing or even before laying the sod, putting some fertilizer on the soil will be very beneficial. Take care to water the fertilizer so that it nourishes the ground well and penetrates it well.

Setting up a quality fertilizer is an excellent tip for helping the grass grow early on. For a first lawn or a repair, prefer a seed enriched with fertilizer, which will significantly promote the grass’s growth.

For the next few years, to help the lawn and its density, do not hesitate to apply fertilizer in early spring and a second time in fall before winter. You can also disperse fertilizer in midsummer to help the lawn withstand summer heatwaves and droughts.

7. How to sow the grass? With a seed spreader

Of course, for grass seeds to increase, it is essential to spread the seeds evenly over the soil. You can go there by hand or use a seed spreader to disperse the seeds well all over the surface to be treated.

• Scatter the grass seeds on the ground with a beautiful circular gesture of the hand.
• Then pass the rake to penetrate the seeds.
• Roll the roller so that the seeds are in good contact with the soil.

So to disperse the grass seeds evenly on the ground, it is better to use a spreader. I offer two models of seed spreaders, two types of models at home to maintain my lawn.

8. Water your lawn well to make it grow

To grow well, your lawn will need frequent and abundant watering. Whenever the weather is dry, it will be essential to water the soil, and the young grass shoots well.

But be careful not to waste the water. If you wonder how long it takes for grass to grow once sown, well know that it takes about 7-10 days before you see the first grass shoots emerging from the ground.

Depending on the temperature, the type of soil, and the choice of seeds, the time required for the grass to grow can vary from a few days.

For the installation of sod, it is essential to water in large quantities during the first two weeks, every day. The turf and soil below the lawn must be thoroughly soaked with water to ensure the sod’s survival.

9. Wait before mowing the lawn

When your lawn is well and indeed grown, it will be essential to wait until it is at the height of 10 cm before cutting it for the first time with the mower. It is important not to mow too quickly. Otherwise, you risk jeopardizing your new lawn.

Afterward, and only if the grass is tall enough, mow it regularly, and your grass will have an adequate thickness and the right length. It is important to always leave the grass on your lawn a size sufficient to grow more efficiently and in full health.

A height of 10 cm for the lawn is ideal for preventing the growth of weeds and for it to resist better and well in case of drought.

10. A scarifier to aerate and grow the lawn

If you already have a well-established lawn but with many moss, weeds, and dry grass, then the scarifier can be a perfect tool to help the grass grow again this spring. But what exactly is scarification?

The scarifier simply aerates the lawn, but very efficiently and quickly. Depending on your needs and the type of property, you will be able to adjust the height of the blades to scarify, aerate and promptly remove the moss and weeds that invade your lawn and therefore prevent consistent growth.

11. Grow grass faster with oats!

Did you know that oats grow very fast faster than traditional grass seed? Therefore, a good tip to speed up the growth of grass is to mix oat seeds with grass seeds.

In addition to growing oats very quickly, it helps protect grass seeds and young grass shoots. Therefore, it is ideal for an excellent start to a first lawn or repairing and replenishing certain places on the ground where there are missing grains of grass.