How To Grow Grass Without Seeds

Did you know that your grass can be grown without seeds here in Australia? Plant sprigs or sod are the best way to create lush, green grass without seeds. As a result, you can learn how to grow grass without seeds.

Sprigs are horizontal stems that grow underground, and sod is a slice of established grass often sold in rolls that essentially gives you an instant lawn.

The gardening experts at Amico dive into all the options below, so you have some grass growing alternatives to create the grass of your dreams. Read on.

The benefits of growing grass without seeds

If you decide to opt for sod over grass seeds, you save a lot of time as the sod farmer grows your lawn grass for you. The harvested sod you purchase ready-to-go contains mature grass and a soil layer. These are held together by netting or grassroots creating a rug-like roll.

The benefits of sod:

• You’ll have instant results with an immediately finished lawn
• When installed properly, new sod takes only two to three weeks to establish roots
• Sod is a blanket that holds soil in place on sloped areas
• You can install sod any time of the year (we recommend avoiding high heat periods)
• Quality sod has few or no weeds as it outcompetes weed seeds that often form early on in the grass growing process
• Once sod roots establish, regular lawn traffic will be fine (much quicker than developing a lawn are from scratch)

If you would like to grow warm-season grasses like Bermudagrass, or St. Augustinegrass, sprigs are a non-seed option that is much less expensive than sod.

Sprigs are essentially rooted pieces of sod that can either come as thin 3- to 6-inch pieces of stem or in runners without soil. Best planted in Spring, this can be a quicker option to starting a lawn with seed. In addition, this is a cheaper option than sod and can be very affordable to have planted by professionals.

How to prepare your soil for seedless grass growing

Before you begin any seedless planting process, it is vital that you remove rocks, roots, weeds and any other debris from the planting site. The goal is a clean, blank slate to form your lush green grass setting.

Two methods of planting lawn without grass seeds

When you have a clean space to work with as described above, follow these steps to plant grass without seeds:

Planting sod grass

Note before starting: It is important to immediately lay the sod to your prepared area as sod roots can dry and die if left in storage for too long.

Step: #1: Moisten the soil surface and arrange the sod in straight lines. We recommend staggering sections side-by-side to eliminate gaps making sure pieces come in contact with one another.

Step #2: Cut the sod with a knife when working it around elements like flowerbeds, driveways and other irregular garden areas.

Water the sod (roughly one-inch worth) within 20 minutes of the first section being placed in position, regardless of the entire installation being finished or not.

Step #3: Finish laying, then hydrate the grass consistently until it is established. Run a lawn roller over the area to ensure contact between the roots and the soil.

Planting grass sprigs

If you decide to opt for grass sprigs to form your lawn, you’ll need a slightly different approach. Follow the steps below for a successful outcome.

Step #1: Dig 1.5-inch-deep furrows that are placed five inches apart. The rule is five to ten bushels of sprigs per 1,000 square feet of lawn space. Ensure that you space the sprigs evenly in the furrows.

Step #2: Use a thin layer of soil to fill the furrows with some of the sprigs remaining exposed. Next, firm the ground to ensure contact between the sprigs and soil. Do this by running a lawn roller over the planted area.

Step #3: Water the area two to four inches deep and ensure the site stays moist until the lawn is established.

Let Amico Help you Grow the Perfect Grass without Seeds

If you want to avoid the painstaking time that growing a lawn with grass seeds requires, let the experts at Amico help! From running a soil test to finding the right option for your space to laying sod while you sit back and relax, the result will be a stunning lawn you can be proud of.

Simply call 1300-GARDEN (1300- 427 336) or visit our contact page to organise your new grass. We offer affordable and competitive pricing and work that goes above and beyond. Be proud of your lawn area with our help today!

FAQ

Have some more questions about how to achieve some new grass without seeds? Read our FAQs below:

Can you grow grass without seeds in Australia?

Yes, you can sprout grass without seeds in Australia (not like in some other cool climates). There are two main methods for doing this; sods and sprigs. As long as you begin with a clean planting surface, these can be the best ways to achieve a new lawn without waiting for the long amounts of time that seeds grow for.

How long does grass take to grow without seeds?

Your new grass will be ready instantly if you opt for laying sod. If you choose to plant sprigs, this can take anywhere between two to five weeks with a good watering regimen.

How does grass grow in an empty lot without seeding?

When using non-seed organic matter to grow your lawn, like sod or sprigs, the grass is technically already somewhat formed or grown. From here, it is a case of establishing itself with the new soil area and soil samples, similar to the process of seed growth but much quicker.

Will rolled grass grow if not covered with dirt?

Rolled grass comes with a thin layer of dirt, which is enough to help it form a bond with the existing soil. With the right lawn care, this is all that is required to ensure healthy grass.

How do grass and some plants grow on their own without seeds?

Some plants reproduce with bulbs or tubers, which produce underground. Others use vegetative reproduction, which avoids the need for seed.

How do you use grass cuttings?

You can sprout grass using cuttings, and the cuttings do not need to have roots. When looking for cuttings, you’ll see that there are grass stems with nodes under the green leaves. Collect and plant these individually, then make sure they are well watered.

You can also spread the cuttings on the soil then cover them with manure. You should then see new growth in a week.