Best Grass seed or way to get grass to grow?

[BlackGT]

I will be closing on my house on 4/24. The front and side yards will be sodded, but the back yard I don't believe will be.

We have good soil, what is the best seed/product to use, that won't break the bank, to get grass to come in and make a nice lawn? Back yard is about 1/4 acre.
Also, anything I should use on the front to ensure the sod takes hold and is healthy?

[thomasblively]

I will be closing on my house on 4/24. The front and side yards will be sodded, but the back yard I don't believe will be.

We have good soil, what is the best seed/product to use, that won't break the bank, to get grass to come in and make a nice lawn? Back yard is about 1/4 acre.
Also, anything I should use on the front to ensure the sod takes hold and is healthy?

Will you have a sprinkler system?

I ask because if not you will want a drought tolerant grass. Also will your yard have many shaded spots or will it primarily be full sun? I've done landscaping, lawn care, and irrigation systems for about 9years now with my father in law. I have quite a few suggestions based on my experiences once I have a better idea what you will be working with

[black2002ls]

I have the same question. No sprinkler system, heavy shade (under two big pecan trees)

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[thomasblively]

I have the same question. No sprinkler system, heavy shade (under two big pecan trees)

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For you I would recommend a tall fescue mixture(if you wanted to be more specific their is a dense shade mix available). It grows well in shade(minimum of 3 hours of sunlight) and is a lower maintenance grass. It is also a drought tolerant grass. Scotts offers a new grass feed mix that really helps with the growth especially during the beginning stages.

[black2002ls]

Time to spread now?

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[BlackGT]

It will have a sprinkler system, but don't know that I'll use it very often so a drought tolerant grass would be good. Also, no shade. I will plant trees but it will be several years before they produce any real shade...

[thomasblively]

Time to spread now?

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After last frost??? We're in Texas so that could be May...

But seriously now should be fine

[thomasblively]

It will have a sprinkler system, but don't know that I'll use it very often so a drought tolerant grass would be good. Also, no shade. I will plant trees but it will be several years before they produce any real shade...

Working up a suggestion now. No shade opens up the options a good bit. Do you want a higher maintenance or low maintenance... Budget for seed will also help me out

[black2002ls]

Something like kentucky 31? Gonna pick something up this weekend.

Should I spread a starter fertilizer with it?

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[BlackGT]

Working up a suggestion now. No shade opens up the options a good bit. Do you want a higher maintenance or low maintenance... Budget for seed will also help me out

$100 or less to start with?
Somewhat easy to maintain. Gets green in the spring, goes dormant in the winter and comes back again next spring...

[thomasblively]

Something like kentucky 31? Gonna pick something up this weekend.

Should I spread a starter fertilizer with it?

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That will work... They have 32 which is a hyped up version. I usually use a starter with it just to help. Not that much of an added expense and it yields well in my experiences

[thomasblively]

$100 or less to start with?
Somewhat easy to maintain. Gets green in the spring, goes dormant in the winter and comes back again next spring...

Do you know what they will be sodding the front and sides with? You may want to do he back in something similar (st.augustine is a nightmare to do from seed and usually ends up costing more if it even takes)...

My recommendations would be either a Burmuda grass(10-20lbs)or possibly even a Tall Fescue(40-45lbs) mix. Those estimations are based on manufacturers suggested amounts for reseeding lawns. For brand new lawns you would need roughly 100lbs of tall fescue or 40 lbs of Bermuda. Some would say seeding a little heavy helps but it's not always needed. Since you will have the luxury of a sprinkler system to use sparing Burmuda may fit you best and save you more.

[thomasblively]

Please verify amount needed when purchasing... My amounts may be off a little and hate to cost you