Yes. Will it survive the summer heat and drought? Maybe.
mrjns_94
More water this time of year
Anti_EMS_SocialClub
The seed that survives the birds might grow. I would mix it in a little bit so it’s covered more.
Voodoo330
Rake it in and then tamp it down. Then water 3x per day.
20FastCar20
I would not be putting grass up against your foundation. You want to keep that area dry and move water away with positive slope. And definitely dont put dirt against a stone veneer.
HandyMan131
You need to water frequently enough that it never fully dries out. 3x a day should be enough in most climates, but if you’re somewhere super dry it may need more.
ZeusThunder369
It’s not specifically 3x a day, it’s keeping the soil moist constantly. That could take once a day, or it could take 10x a day. Depends on sun, heat, and wind.
It’s just basically a misting to keep the top layer moist.
Ok_Personality5652
50/50. New grass will die in the heat. Best bet is in the fall.
sevenandtwo
throw some hay on top
Ok_Dragonfly3488
1. Is there an overhang from the roof that will stop it from getting enough rain?
2. Will that brick get hot from the sun and cook the whole area?
I tried this and found if I didn’t water regularly all summer it browned out. Eventually let it go back to dirt
Ricka77_New
It needs to be raked in more, and overall leveled..it’s too lumpy. Make sure it doesn’t grade towards the house. Keep it moist on top…full water gently every 3 days..
LastMessengineer
The technique is correct but it’s not really the right time of year for this. It will be hard to get a root system robust enough for the summer heat. You’ll probably have to try again in the fall.
enkrypt3d
I would have done something a bit different against the house but that’s just me
dj_escobar973
I would lightly press those in.
pooorSAP
I just did this 3-4 weeks ago and the grass is nice and fluffy. The heat just rolled in so I’m hoping it lasts
uberiffic
What everyone else has said already.
1. It’s a bad time to start growing, but you can do it if you keep up with watering. Even once it has taken root and you are mowing, you’ll still need to water through the hot months (at least once a day).
2. Rake in that seed.. you shouldnt really see any seed on top of the soil. It doesnt need to have sunlight directly on the seed to grow.
3. Definitely level the area and grade it away from the house best you can.
4. Keep it moist around the clock.
5. If you use one of those back and forth sprinklers, they can apparently wash out seed pretty easily.
6. If this grass fails to take, just try again in fall!
mountaingator91
I’ve had best luck top dressing with peat moss. It retains moisture and keeps the seeds perfect without me watering more than once every couple days
Brownbroski
Don’t listen to anyone saying it will die in the heat. If you water regularly to keep the soil moist and once it’s grown tall enough to cut. You’re usually good coupled with a good watering schedule afterwards until fall. I grew 2600sqft of new lawn in the middle of July through august during a heat wave…
TermPractical2578
You could have thrown some peat moss on top, as the birds will peck at your seeds. The peat moss will keep the moisture trapped in. I water once a day early in the morning, as that specific area for me is in the shade. You may have to redo it again, next spring.
dtwade26
Put peet moss down. It’s kinda pricey but will keep it moist longer and should only need to water once or twice depending on factors like wind and shade that this area receives
Consistent_Option_82
Straw
Negative-Box9890
Lightly rake the seed into the soil, tamp the soil down (lightly) so the seed has positive contact with soil. Then, spread a light layer of peat moss over the soil and seeds. Water Lightly every time the peat moss looks dry. Do Not water over water the peat moss just keep it moist.
slowgojoe
I just did about a week ago and it’s filling in nicely. Just keep it damp!
Catch_ME
If you have any left over seeds, consider pre-germination. Depending on the grass type, you can have germination as early as 5 days but can take as long as 15 days.
At first sight of spout, mix it with peat moss, good quality top soil, and mason sand. I’ve had plenty of success in dead spots.
When I generally overseed, I don’t pre-germinate.
I have bermuda and fescue.
Judd270
Top it with straw
NoNamesLeft136
Am I missing something? You’re asking if you water grass seed that’s sitting in top soil if it’ll grow in early/mid-June in the northern US? I sure hope it does. I just re-seeded half of my yard after having a new septic system installed. Actually seeing the beginning of peach fuzz after a week of seeding.
The bigger question I have is will any of the seed I laid in thin spots and bare spots throughout the rest of the yard grow because I only remembered the next day that I applied crabgrass pre-emergent less than two months prior. Only way to find out is to keep watering and watching.
taedrin
So long as you keep the soil moist, they should germinate. The problem is that it is too late in the season for the tender sprouts to establish strong roots before the summer hits. It’s not impossible to keep it alive through the summer, but it requires a lot more water and diligence on your part.
OffRoadPyrate
Straw on top would help
StrangeAd4944
In a small spot I use my paper shredder confetti to keep the moisture in and birds out.
Affectionate-Row3296
That seed is too heavily seeded in spots that’s going to be an issue.
myballz4mvp
Grab a bag of play sand and dump it all over. Hard rake it to mix it up a bit and then smooth it out and give it a light tamping. Add more seed and just keep it moist (literally just lightly spray the top layer, you just need to keep the seed moist).
The lumpy mess you have now will look like crap. Do it properly now, and it will be easier and nicer in the long run.
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Yes. Will it survive the summer heat and drought? Maybe.
More water this time of year
The seed that survives the birds might grow. I would mix it in a little bit so it’s covered more.
Rake it in and then tamp it down. Then water 3x per day.
I would not be putting grass up against your foundation. You want to keep that area dry and move water away with positive slope. And definitely dont put dirt against a stone veneer.
You need to water frequently enough that it never fully dries out. 3x a day should be enough in most climates, but if you’re somewhere super dry it may need more.
It’s not specifically 3x a day, it’s keeping the soil moist constantly. That could take once a day, or it could take 10x a day. Depends on sun, heat, and wind.
It’s just basically a misting to keep the top layer moist.
50/50. New grass will die in the heat. Best bet is in the fall.
throw some hay on top
1. Is there an overhang from the roof that will stop it from getting enough rain?
2. Will that brick get hot from the sun and cook the whole area?
I tried this and found if I didn’t water regularly all summer it browned out. Eventually let it go back to dirt
It needs to be raked in more, and overall leveled..it’s too lumpy. Make sure it doesn’t grade towards the house. Keep it moist on top…full water gently every 3 days..
The technique is correct but it’s not really the right time of year for this. It will be hard to get a root system robust enough for the summer heat. You’ll probably have to try again in the fall.
I would have done something a bit different against the house but that’s just me
I would lightly press those in.
I just did this 3-4 weeks ago and the grass is nice and fluffy. The heat just rolled in so I’m hoping it lasts
What everyone else has said already.
1. It’s a bad time to start growing, but you can do it if you keep up with watering. Even once it has taken root and you are mowing, you’ll still need to water through the hot months (at least once a day).
2. Rake in that seed.. you shouldnt really see any seed on top of the soil. It doesnt need to have sunlight directly on the seed to grow.
3. Definitely level the area and grade it away from the house best you can.
4. Keep it moist around the clock.
5. If you use one of those back and forth sprinklers, they can apparently wash out seed pretty easily.
6. If this grass fails to take, just try again in fall!
I’ve had best luck top dressing with peat moss. It retains moisture and keeps the seeds perfect without me watering more than once every couple days
Don’t listen to anyone saying it will die in the heat. If you water regularly to keep the soil moist and once it’s grown tall enough to cut. You’re usually good coupled with a good watering schedule afterwards until fall. I grew 2600sqft of new lawn in the middle of July through august during a heat wave…
You could have thrown some peat moss on top, as the birds will peck at your seeds. The peat moss will keep the moisture trapped in. I water once a day early in the morning, as that specific area for me is in the shade. You may have to redo it again, next spring.
Put peet moss down. It’s kinda pricey but will keep it moist longer and should only need to water once or twice depending on factors like wind and shade that this area receives
Straw
Lightly rake the seed into the soil, tamp the soil down (lightly) so the seed has positive contact with soil. Then, spread a light layer of peat moss over the soil and seeds. Water Lightly every time the peat moss looks dry. Do Not water over water the peat moss just keep it moist.
I just did about a week ago and it’s filling in nicely. Just keep it damp!
If you have any left over seeds, consider pre-germination. Depending on the grass type, you can have germination as early as 5 days but can take as long as 15 days.
At first sight of spout, mix it with peat moss, good quality top soil, and mason sand. I’ve had plenty of success in dead spots.
When I generally overseed, I don’t pre-germinate.
I have bermuda and fescue.
Top it with straw
Am I missing something? You’re asking if you water grass seed that’s sitting in top soil if it’ll grow in early/mid-June in the northern US? I sure hope it does. I just re-seeded half of my yard after having a new septic system installed. Actually seeing the beginning of peach fuzz after a week of seeding.
The bigger question I have is will any of the seed I laid in thin spots and bare spots throughout the rest of the yard grow because I only remembered the next day that I applied crabgrass pre-emergent less than two months prior. Only way to find out is to keep watering and watching.
So long as you keep the soil moist, they should germinate. The problem is that it is too late in the season for the tender sprouts to establish strong roots before the summer hits. It’s not impossible to keep it alive through the summer, but it requires a lot more water and diligence on your part.
Straw on top would help
In a small spot I use my paper shredder confetti to keep the moisture in and birds out.
That seed is too heavily seeded in spots that’s going to be an issue.
Grab a bag of play sand and dump it all over. Hard rake it to mix it up a bit and then smooth it out and give it a light tamping. Add more seed and just keep it moist (literally just lightly spray the top layer, you just need to keep the seed moist).
The lumpy mess you have now will look like crap. Do it properly now, and it will be easier and nicer in the long run.
I think that house is already fully grown