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Tall Fescue should germinate within 7-14 days. All dates for germination are approximations. Optimum germination is affected by climatic factors such as ambient air temperatures, light conditions, soil temperatures and available water. The most common problem affecting germination is the lack of, or too much, available water.

During Germination, (approx. 2 weeks) we recommend you water the lawn for 20 min every day. The top of the lawn should moist though out this period. After establishment, try to maintain a regular watering pattern taking into account the current weather patterns.

You need to refer to the product label as times can vary. Never aerate and seed right after an application of weed and feed. The chemicals are too strong for the seeds survival.

Lime can be applied at any time of year, although applications made in the fall or early winter are preferred. Lime moves downward through the soil very slowly. Using lime is the way to raise and correct the pH of an acidic soil. Soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.0 are optimum for most turf grasses. One or more applications of lime are usually applied annually to maintain healthy lawns. Lime is important to turf grass plants because it supplies the plant with essential nutrients, particularly calcium. It also helps the soil bacteria, which decompose organic material and break down the dead tissue in the thatch layer. After Aeration because it is slow to move.

The best time of day to water your lawn is in the early morning. Moisture is able to reach the roots and yet the leaf surfaces are able to become dry. Watering at night or late in the evening creates a very humid environment and should be avoided. The excessive moisture, combined with high humid summer night temperatures, are conditions optimal for severe disease problems. Watering during the heat of the day is not the most efficient time for the plant to be watered. Although it can cool the plant, it is not recommended because much of the water would be lost through evaporation before it has had a chance to be taken up by the grass plants.