It's easy to take grass for granted until it's time to establish a new lawn or reseed an existing one. Then, a simple thing like planting grass seed suddenly seems extremely complicated.

If you plan to sow grass seeds on top of your soil, you'll have to know the best grass types for your climate and area.

Create a lush, green lawn with these easy steps for planting grass seed. Whether you're patching a hole or landscaping your yard, here's what you need to know.

Since grass seed can be expensive, it's a good idea to get a soil test before planting to check the health of your grass and add any nutrients that it's lacking, Bernardon says. 3. Prepare the soil ...

Seed is often cheaper than a full sod installation; however, the No. 1 issue with seeding is weed pressure since your seed will take time to become established and form a thick carpet of grass.

For grass seed to germinate and grow strong, the soil must have the right pH. The pH scale ranges from zero to 14, with 7.0 being neutral. Grass grows best in soil that has a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.

Once the seed germinates and the grass is tall enough to mow, give it a shot of dilute fertilizer — maybe half the recommended rate. And once it fills in and your lawn looks great, if anyone ...

A sunny grass field seen outside a home. Grass seeds can be planted in the spring or fall. iStock/Getty Images Plus Choosing Grass Seeds. Pleasant said it's best to shop for grass seed locally.

How to make grass grow quicker. Speeding up the germination and growth rate of your grass seed is easy to do with the right preparation and aftercare, and it begins with choosing the right time to ...

Create a lush, green lawn with these easy steps for planting grass seed. Whether you're patching a hole or landscaping your yard, here's what you need to know.