Starting 8-Acre Lawn from Seed: Plow Deep, Bury Weeds

Central MS, 8 acres, wild grass/weeds. Want to seed. How to start?

Seedbed Prep Is Everything

1. Plow 12" deep (turn soil over) → buries weed seeds below germination zone.
2. Disk to break clods.
3. Or: rotavator does both in one pass.
4. Seed, then water religiously.

Critical: Don't Stop Watering Early

Most failures = cut water too soon. Keep surface moist until full establishment.

Grass Choice

Match species to MS climate (Bermuda, zoysia, centipede). Consult Extension.

Large project = large reward. Do the prep right.