Another way to keep tough grasses out of the garden is to use metal edging around the outside of the garden bed, notes ...

This reduces the amount of bare soil where weed seeds can germinate and blocks sunlight, inhibiting weed growth. This ...

However, if you want to plant grass seed in winter and do dormant seeding, ... For example, Francis Daniels says he has used ‘a layer of straw mulch to protect the seeds’ when dormant seeding.

Yes, it is possible to plant grass seed with only your two hands and some manpower, ... Many gardeners prefer to place a layer of mulch or straw on top of the seeds, ...