[Gcast]

Hello everyone, i need help asap i tilled my backyard tried to even it out and where i live, i cant get compost by bulk only by bags and i bought 27 bags of lawn soil. I used all of the bags and i used scotta 3 in 1 grass seed and also scotts grass seed tall fescue and i dont know if my grass will grow. Im really stressed out on it and ive worked on it this past weekend and planted it this past monday. Please help me.

 

[Gcast]

 

[pennstater2005]

Are you watering it regularly? Which Hobbs? New Mexico or Texas Tall fescue can take 10-14 days to germinate. Don't panic. Keeping the seed and soil moist is key right now. Especially in this heat.

 

[Movingshrub]

Where is Hobbs?

Did you put down any chemicals on the yard in the last few months?

How frequently and how much (measurement of depth or quantity) did you water?

 

[Ware]

Moving this to cool season since it is about fescue.

 

[TN Hawkeye]

It's a tough time of year to seed fescue. The shade from the tree will help keep it cool but you may have to reseed in the fall. For sure keep it moist. The Scotts 3 way has a starter Fert in with it doesn't it?

 

[Gcast]

The hobs in new mexico. No chemicals were put in the yard. I water 4 times a day for 8 minutes 7 11 3 and 7. Yes the scotts 3 in 1 has fertilizer but i also put a seperate bag of fert and scotts seed. I feel like it isnt going to grow and its my first time. I used a lawn soil from home depot

 

[ABC123]

What day are you from seed down?

Have you gone out at night with a flashlight to see if any green is poking out?

 

[Gcast]

Yes i went outside and no green is poking out today will be day 5. I planted on monday.

 

[g-man]

The bags of soil you purchased, anything special about them?

If you still have some seeds left, grab a couple and place in a solo cup with some cotton balls. Keep it moist to test the seed germination.

Is the soil staying moist between the 4 times?

 

[Gcast]

Yes it is staying moist. Idk about the bags of soil just lawn top soil from home depot.

 

[ABC123]

7-14 days is typical and I've seen later germination dates from seed down. Being hotter I'd expect longer, but time will tell.

 

[Gcast]

I have some germination you guys. Still have spots when i take them outside to use the bathroom. What do i do after for the bald spots and when do i put more seeds down and soil.

 

[g-man]

? I'm not clear what you mean. Bald spots?

 

[Harts]

The best thing you can do right now is stay patient. Unfortunately grass doesn't grow thick and lush over night. Or even after a week. As others have mentioned, 10-14 days and maybe longer.

I know this is your first time and your first instinct is to panic. Don't. Wait it out. Keep watering.

 

[jessehurlburt]

The best thing you can do right now is stay patient. Unfortunately grass doesn't grow thick and lush over night. Or even after a week. As others have mentioned, 10-14 days and maybe longer.

I know this is your first time and your first instinct is to panic. Don't. Wait it out. Keep watering.

^+1. Keep watering frequently and don't worry about any thin spots. You should plan on overseeding again in September.