Best grass seed according to redditors
We found 35 Reddit comments discussing the best grass seed. We ranked the 22 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 35 Reddit comments discussing the best grass seed. We ranked the 22 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Not spray paint, this stuff https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B010OU2DZU/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1494630349&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=green+lawn+paint&dpPl=1&dpID=51vWqVdtyGL&ref=plSrch
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One of the things you have to do is decide where you want to draw the line for your own personal definition of the word "raw". A commonly-accepted definition of following a raw diet is that at least 75% of your food is either raw or is cooked at temperatures below 104F to 118F. Some people go 100% with no heating at all. This is really important to figure out because you have to decide how stringent you want to be. For example, "raw almonds" aren't actual raw, because current laws require pasteurization of all almonds in the United States - so no almonds, no almond butter, no almond milk, etc. if you are truly 100% raw. Two additional things to consider are dehydration & pasteurization:
Fourth, I'd recommend picking up the Thrive Diet book by triathlete Brendan Brazier. This book contains many raw vegan recipes. These are high-energy recipes as well, as the book is oriented towards athletic performance.
Fifth, you may want to look into growing & fermenting your own foods. A few starter ideas:
Sixth, it's worth building up an inventory of great ingredients & recipes. A few starter ideas:
>I just threw out a bag of chips and decided it would be my last time ever buying anything like that. I don't want to buy anything processed again (after I eat up these remaining veggie dogs).
Food & health isn't so much of a destination, as a journey - learning what works best for your body, finding new ingredients, recipes, and tools, etc. Defining what path you want to take is important because that's what guides your day to day eating decisions, and also results in how good you feel, energy-wise. People generally go vegan for two reasons:
What often happens, in reality, is that people buy highly-processed fake meats (burgers, dogs, etc.), snack foods (potato chips, etc.), and junk food (dairy-free ice cream, candy, etc.) & then wonder why they don't feel good. Only you know how your body feels, so you have to figure out what works for you, which means trying new things, defining what your diet entails, learning about macros, and so on.
I've tried a variety of dietary approaches over the years (keto, paleo, low-carb, vegetarian, vegan, raw vegan, fruitarian, etc.), all with pretty good results. One of the biggest things I've discovered is that having a meal-prep system in place is critical to success, unless you have a lot of energy, free time, and a strong love of preparing food. I like to work in the kitchen...when I'm in the mood. The rest of the time, I need to feed my body my macros so that I feel good, look good, and am healthy, and really, I just need to fill the void when I get hungry & want something tasty.
So hopefully this gets you started in the right direction...there's an infinite amount of resources out there on the Internet, from raw vegan cheesecakes to walnut taco "meat". It also helps tremendously to eat according to your macros, and to figure out your eating schedule, which enables you to figure out a meal plan every week, instead of just winging it on a daily basis & struggling with being consistent & having consistent energy as a result.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Miracle-Gro-All-Purpose-Grass-Seed/dp/B002XUKIQQ
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01J8FHLQI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This is the exact one I purchased but any will work! Soak the seeds for 24 hours, then rinse them...let them sit for another 8ish hours till you start seeing little sprouts come out. Then plant them in soil and just lightly cover. I keep a spray bottle around to keep them moist. After a day of being planted you should start seeing the grass growing up.
https://www.amazon.com/LawnStar-Grass-Paint-fl-oz/dp/B010OU2DZU/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=grass+paint&qid=1558532117&s=gateway&sr=8-3
It's not a mix, but I'd recommend Regenerate. It's a top-rated NTEP variety. You already have other grass, so you'd be fine to do a single variety as an overseed.
In particular, this batch available on Amazon is a fantastic price for what you get.
https://www.amazon.com/Regenerate-Tall-Fescue/dp/B01LXQS022/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527722846&sr=8-1&keywords=regenerate+fescue&dpID=618NHHU-XoL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
Black Mondo Grass - Botanical Name: Ophiopogon planiscapus Nigrescens
Nothing blacker. A clump of it is truly a sight. I normally think of it as an outdoor plant, but I assume it can be treated as a houseplant.
You might find established plants at high end nurseries in the spring, or here's a link to some seeds on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ophiopogon-planiscapus-Nigrescens-BLACK-MONDO/dp/B01DYEEPMW/ref=sr_1_3/136-9536515-1120718?ie=UTF8&qid=1524227957&sr=8-3&keywords=black+mondo+grass
It's this stuff:
https://www.amazon.com/LawnStar-Grass-Paint-fl-oz/dp/B010OU2DZU/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=lawnstar+grass+paint&qid=1563810136&s=gateway&sprefix=lawnstar&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
Spray tracking dye is blue.
Don't spent a ton of money on all those "designer" grass seeds that will put you in the poor house. Grab a big bag of something from Pennington or the like that is just straightforward Turf Type Tall Fescue or Kentucky Bluegrass. Also, pay attention to the analysis on the back label that will say something like "Weed Seed." You want that to be as close to 0 as possible. As for coatings, last Fall I overseeded with Pennington and mixed in my own coating from Amazon. Got great germination rates and really hoping it pays off this Spring!
https://www.amazon.com/Artificial-Garden-Miniature-Dollhouse-Ornament/dp/B078Z9LNHQ/ref=sr_1_23?ie=UTF8&qid=1523891481&sr=8-23&keywords=grass+miniature
That's similar, a bit pricier but looks like the same idea. Definitely NOT the same thing I bought but looks close enough. Totally more cost effective than Army Painter's tufts though
I dont know if your doctor suggested it, but once he is healed get him some grass to eat (I plant this in the pot and grow it on the place cats cant reach and give it to them once it is tall enough), it helps them to clean out the stomach and find this thing called malt paste it helps them to get the fur out and it is really good and healthy treat. It is normal and completely if they cough it out, also help him groom, more hair you brush out less for them to eat :) Good luck to both of you
I got mine at Home Depot, but there’s also always Amazon.
https://smile.amazon.com/Scotts-Turf-Builder-Clover-Lawn/dp/B07J5H12CH
Well Ive seen it put it down a lot, and on new yards it usually looks a lot like the photo when it first comes in, so I'm going to say the photo... If you disagree why not share what you think it is instead? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NALORRH/
I would buy grass dye and spray it if I were in your situation.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B010OU2DZU/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1500678691&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=grass+paint&dpPl=1&dpID=51vWqVdtyGL&ref=plSrch
Super seed is really expensive.
I call the manufacturer to see if they have any local distributors. Fortunately, I got some bullseye for dirt cheap.
Regenerate is cheap
https://www.amazon.com/Regenerate-Tall-Fescue/dp/B01LXQS022/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522214180&sr=8-1&keywords=regenerate+fescue&dpID=618NHHU-XoL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079Y9JGNL?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details
May seem expensive, but it only lives for a few weeks, and grows very fast. This bag lasted me a year. Worth it to save my plants from the kitty salad bar.
Oh ya, they’re eating on this a couple times each day. I planted way more than they can keep up with though, so I’m “mowing” it regularly with scissors. It grows super fast.
Here’s the amazon link:
Cat Grass Seeds by Perfect Plants... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B9L73N3?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
You can buy the seeds on amazon.com for gods sake. It's a matter of if you have a grow-lab. Just looked up canary reeds
edit: link
http://www.amazon.com/Canary-Grass-Seeds-Phalaris-arundinacea/dp/B000SM681K/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1216408058&sr=8-2
amazon.com/lesco-transition-pro-grass-seed/dp/B01CLUY0RU
I used this: Scotts EZ seed patch and repair. However, I am a complete novice at this. It would be good to get opinions of others on here who are definitely more knowledgeable and if it feels too much info then just go with the EZ seed.
Example
http://www.amazon.com/Catgrass-Sweet-Oats-Cats-Seeds/dp/B0035XQ7D8
I guess it really depends. I would at least do a soil composition test to find out why grass there may have died. It could be bad soil (either chemically, or compositionally), or could have been just the wrong grass species/drought. So first step is to just gather information. You can buy soil test kits for like $10. They're a bit of a pain in the ass to do though. Alternatively, most local universities have programs that let you bring in soil samples for testing for free, and they can do that for you.
Chances are the soil is most likely fine, but could be too sandy.
Barring anything wrong with the soil's chemistry or composition, revitalizing the area is pretty easy:
If there are no significant weeds, take a steel rake and smash it into the ground, all over the area (including where there is grass). Just want to puncture it to aerate it. Cheap and fast to to do. For the bare area, you want to till it a bit to soften the soil, and remove any dead vegitation.
Apply some starter fertilizer and water it into the ground. May want to wait a couple of days after putting it down to let it absorb into the soil. Get fertilizer explicitly designed for new grass.
Next, grab some high quality top soil on a shovel, and start flicking it all over the area with your hand (including spots where there is grass. Don't cover that grass, but get some top soil in there. You may have to wait until the top soil has dried out so that you're not flicking clumps. Leave it in the wheel barrow outside in the sun and stir it up a bit to get it dry. When try, flick it all over the area. Try to get 1/2 inch or so. For the bare area, if you feel so inclined, put more top soil there and till it into the existing soil to keep it nice and loose and add more nutrients. Combined with the fertilized soil from earlier, this will help give the grass a good foundation to grow from.
Seed the area according to the recommendations on the bag (usually more heavily in the bare spots, and lighter in the parts with grass already). Then use the back of a light plastic leaf rake to GENTLY massage the seeds 1/4" into the soil. Some people stomp them into the soil, but that can compact the soil and make it hard for roots to grow deeper. It's ok for some seed to be showing on the surface, just try to make sure it has good soil contact (just not buried too deep in the soil).
Then just keep the top 1-2 inches moist (not standing water, just moist) throughout the day. There's no set watering frequency, just water as frequently as needed to keep it moist without being wet. As the grass starts growing taller, water it less frequently, but longer, getting that moisture layer deeper and deeper into the soil.
If you DO have a weed problem, you're going to want to nuke the area (grass and all) and till up the soil. Don't use extended control weed killer, just the 3 day stuff so that you can re-plant. I would personally wait a week or so just to be safe.
Either way, the key will be to seed the bare area, and overseed into the established area so that it blends in.
A helpful thing to do is get a straw germination blanket and put it over the area. This does a couple of things:
You may want to wait until fall at this point, as the cooler temperatures will be much more hospitable to the grass.
Song- Uptown funk- it's my song of the week!
I can't decide one item.. ack..
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004NHN9OA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=15W5JVKY8VFMX&coliid=I1Q59EY6FRKZ1X&psc=1
or this
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AUN6ZTW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=15W5JVKY8VFMX&coliid=IJLJJF7FBBR8C&psc=1
or this http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005QJW206/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3DQ4AD6YJ7KXH&coliid=I3HSZNEYI3Z2FJ&psc=1
I've always loved the butterfly bush. I took this picture last year. :) I think they are beautiful and I love when the monarchs come for a visit.
Bonus, here's a picture of my niece helping plant some spring flowers last year. It's still too early to plant this year.
How about a plant?
thanks for your thoughts - if I could pick your brain, what do you think of [Earthworm Castings] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00062KQ42/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). I also ordered from Amazon recently. My thought was to let what my landscaper put down, sit for a week to ten days and see where we are (I water it multiple times a day as well). If it isn't going well after that, I'll mix this Earthworm Castings with [this seed] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003AYWIU8/ref=oh_details_o03_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and then water the lawn with the Scott's spray
30% Dakota tall fescue, 30% Montana tall fescue, 20% Tombstone tall fescue, 10% Blue-Tastic Kentucky bluegrass, and 10% Frontier perennial ryegrass. Jonathon Green Black Beauty
Thank you so much! This was really helpful. I see the Q4 on amazon for $30 but am worried about my dog. The crabgrass is really everywhere, and I still want her to be able to have some of the yard to walk around on. Might just have to wait till the frost hits to kill it off, then reseed early next spring, and lay a pre-emergent down.
I bought this type of seed and this fertilizer on amazon today. Do you think these will work? Now that I think about it, the grass I bought might be too dark to match the good grass in the front. Also if the grass is fine for my area, why does it turn yellow in the winter?
I did an at-home soil test recently and everything came back at average levels and didn't tell me much. Perhaps if I send the dirt off to my extension it will be more conclusive.
Thanks again so much, I really appreciate you taking the time! Lawncare is overwhelming for the lamen!