Planting a Lawn from Seed: A Homeowner's Guide

If you want a beautiful lawn without the high cost of sod, seeding is a viable DIY option that can often be completed in a single weekend. However, success hinges on two critical factors: selecting the right grass species for your site and thoroughly preparing the soil before seeding.

Here are quick links to species-specific planting guides:

• Planting bermudagrass seed
• Planting zoysiagrass seed
• Planting fescue seed in a new lawn
• Planting fescue seed in an existing lawn
• Planting centipedegrass seed
• Planting St. Augustinegrass seed (not possible – vegetative only)
• Planting ryegrass in a bermuda lawn
• Planting ryegrass in a zoysia lawn (not recommended)

Remember: proper soil preparation is the foundation of a healthy seeded lawn. Don't skip this step!