I recently tore up my yard, put down about 4" of new topsoil and planted grass. This was 3 weeks ago.
I got good results and the grass is coming in nice in most areas. There are a few areas where I might need to touch up down the road, but I'm guessing that's normal. I do have a few questions:
1) How long until I can cut it the first time? Some of it is really long, but other spots it looks like it is still short and thin.
Also, i did step on it to see how firm the soil was. Like I said I put down 4". I seemed to sink a bit, so:
2) is that normal and will the soil firm up? If so should I wait until it's more firm to cut it?
3) How long until I add fertilizer and weed killer (Weed and Feed)?
4) A lot of the hay has decomposed or is hidden under the grass. Should I try to remove what is left or just leave it and let it decompose itself?
Thanks guys.
I got good results and the grass is coming in nice in most areas. There are a few areas where I might need to touch up down the road, but I'm guessing that's normal. I do have a few questions:
1) How long until I can cut it the first time? Some of it is really long, but other spots it looks like it is still short and thin.
Also, i did step on it to see how firm the soil was. Like I said I put down 4". I seemed to sink a bit, so:
2) is that normal and will the soil firm up? If so should I wait until it's more firm to cut it?
3) How long until I add fertilizer and weed killer (Weed and Feed)?
4) A lot of the hay has decomposed or is hidden under the grass. Should I try to remove what is left or just leave it and let it decompose itself?
Thanks guys.