N ote 6 Establishing a New Lawn by J. Kent Messick Establishing a new lawn is a labor-intensive, and often expensive, process. Following the correct procedure increases the likelihood that it will be a success. North Carolina has a variety of grasses and soils that can be planted.
Some basic principles are the same over the entire state.
All lawn plantings should be preceded by a soil test. It is impossible to tell what the existing fertility level of a soil is by looking at it. Having the proper fertility level is very important to the success of any planting. Residents of North Carolina are fortunate to have a free service such as provided by the Agronomic Division of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. Some states now charge a fee for soil fertility testing yet provide less information.