planting grass

[tpolley]

we're in kansas city. 3 weeks ago we moved into a rental house. the back hard had a big overgrown tree that took up most of the back yard and killed all the grass. it was cut down and removed before we ever saw the house.

up untill 5 days ago it there has been 8 or 9 inches of snow on the ground and its been between -5 and +15 degrees. now its mid 30's to lower 40's. the snow is quickly melting and the back yard is a mud pit. would this be a good time to plant grass seed? i figure i can plant it now with the ground being muddy and it'll have a head start come spring.

 

[beenthere]

You can certainly try that, and if it works, you are ahead of the game.
Have heard of sowing grass seed on top of the snow, and let it get to the ground that way.

Are you not expecting any more snow?

 

[tpolley]

You can certainly try that, and if it works, you are ahead of the game.
Have heard of sowing grass seed on top of the snow, and let it get to the ground that way.

Are you not expecting any more snow?

the weather says we'll have lows of upper 20's at night to mid 40's durring the day for the rest of the month. of course those are averages. reality has been slightly warmer. we're not expecting anymore snow this season.

what would be a good type of grass to plant? i know its probably something i should ask the local guy at the hardware store but if y'all could offer your opinions it would be appreiciated. i would like something durable but i don't mind watering once in awhile if its dry. i also enjoy mowing.

i'd like to get a head start. it'll be difficult to keep the dog out of the mud in the back yard in the spring. i figure if i plant grass in the spring the dog will end up tearing it up before it has a chance to grow.