Planting grass on soil requires a highly specific set of steps. First, till the soil to a depth of four to six inches and remove any large rocks or debris. To create an ideal environment for grass, mix in a specialty granular fertilizer.
Next, work the soil with a rake, breaking up clumps and leveling the ground. For dry areas add mulch or compost for better moisture retention. To ensure even coverage, broadcast your seed evenly over the entire surface then firmly tamp down. Water thoroughly, but not too much as excess water can wash away seeds and cause germination failure.
For best results, use a starter fertilizer that contains phosphorus and nitrogen to encourage healthy root growth and maximum emergence rate. Keep your soil moist until there’s evidence of new green shoots emerging from the ground; typically this takes between five to ten days under optimal conditions. In drier climates establish irrigation systems such as underground drip systems for consistent watering needs.
Depending on your desired outcome you may also wish to consider applying sod for quicker turf establishment instead of using traditional seed planting techniques. Both methods offer many advantages – it’s just important to do sufficient research beforehand so you understand how all factors like environment, site requirements, and available resources may impact final result.