How to Start a New Lawn

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Tip 1 - Planting a new lawn

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Cliff Lee | permalink

From seed, sod, sprigs, or plugs - how to start a lawn from scratch

For further reading: http://www.sunset.com/garden/garden-basics/planting-new-lawn ^[1]

Tip 2 - How to Seed a Lawn

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Pierre Lu 00e 9vy | permalink

Prep your lawn for next spring by getting grass seed down at the right time of year
Tags: Gardening Methods , Gardening Subjects, Lawns, Yard & Garden Details, Lawn Seeding, How-To & Repair, Planning & Ideas, Step-by-Step

For further reading: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/how-to/intro/0,,1099789,00.html ^[2]

Tip 3 - 7 Steps to Seeding a New Lawn

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Nanci Rutledge | permalink

If you'd like a lush new lawn next spring, then start planting grass seed now. Autumn provides the right combination of sun and water to quickly germinate grass seed and the cooler temperatures help to kill off crabgrass and other weeds.
Tags: lawn,lawn spreaders,grass,lawn care tips

For further reading: http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/lawn-garden/how-to/a9557/7-steps-to-seeding-a-new-lawn/ ^[3]