When should you plant grass?

Throughout most of the country, grass seed thrives best when planted prior to summer. This is due to the fact that it is difficult to keep new seeds moist during the hot summer months when seeds need the most water.

While there are general recommendations for planting of seeds, it essentially comes down to the type of grass being planted. For cool-season grass seeds, the optimum time to plant is during balmy temperatures in a range from 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. With these restrictions, autumn becomes a prime planting time for these seeds. In regards to warm-season grasses, late spring is the best time to plant.