Growing grasses requires fertile soil that features the right mix of nutrients, texture, and moisture. It helps to improve existing soil by adding composts, peat molds, or other store-bought soils.
Choose one with a loamy texture—a combination of sand, silt, and clay. The particles should be small enough so water is well-absorbed but not so fine as to render it muddy.
A pH range between 6 and 6.8 is ideal; find out yours with a simple soil test kit available at any garden center or hardware store.
Grass loves nitrogen; make sure your organic material contains plenty of it, or add some powdered fertilizer in springtime. Also, consider sprinkling lime a few times per year; it helps the soil retain the calcium and magnesium needed for healthy growth.
Ensure your chosen grass can withstand the climate where you live for optimal results, whether planting a lawn, flowery meadow, or woodlands species. Timing seeding correctly also matters; pick dates when temperatures are mild but before rainstorms hit.
Lastly, take pride in your lawn by regularly mowing and weeding known pests from your turf to protect it from disease.