Rye Grass--Will it give me green lawn this summer? (North Carolina) (seeding, mowing)
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My front yard is a mess of weeds. I would be surprised if any actual grass grows there. We plan on doing some lawn renovation in the fall, but in the meantime, can I sow some rye grass and hope to have something resembling a lawn this summer? or is it only used for overseeding in the winter?
It's okay. It DOES work really fast. I've used it in smaller areas. Does well with lots of water or lots of shade. The only thinkg I dislike about it is that it stains your shoes or any clothes. So...it doesn't make for a nice play type yard.
I've used the seed kind (quicker) and the seeds in the blue mulchy stuff (slower, but heartier).
I have rye grass in my yard right now, and I swear that stuff grows a foot a week. It'll be gone soon though and my centipede will take back over. I will never plant rye grass in the winter again, as tempting as it may be.
I have rye grass in my yard right now, and I swear that stuff grows a foot a week. It'll be gone soon though and my centipede will take back over. I will never plant rye grass in the winter again, as tempting as it may be.
lol-I overseeded in October with Rye and Fescue and I am mowing 2-3 times a week at the moment but love having a lovely green spring lawn and don't mind mowing.
How short are you mowing?
Have a question too. I fertilised when I overseeded and then again end of Feb. Beraing in mind I have Fescue there too, should I fertilise again in a few weeks?
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