Use about half the quantity of seed recommended for a new lawn. Keep moist, and mulch for best results. Most rapid growth occurs spring, fall. Plants stop growing during hot summer. Most rapid growth occurs later spring to late summer.
Southern grasses are dormant in winter.
The germination time depends on variety. Here are some common lawn grasses and their average days to germination. Mowing height varies based on the type of lawn grass. Thatch is the term used to describe the build-up of dead plant parts between soil and surface. Thatch only occurs with spreading types of grass, such as Bermuda Grass and bluegrasses.