{"id":21662,"date":"2024-04-01T16:34:20","date_gmt":"2024-04-01T16:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=21662"},"modified":"2025-03-26T17:02:11","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T17:02:11","slug":"best-time-plant-grass-seed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-time-plant-grass-seed\/","title":{"rendered":"When is the Best Time to Plant Grass Seed?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have your lawn seeding efforts been unsuccessful? You may not be planting your grass seed at the optimal time.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best time to plant grass seed largely depends on the type of grass you want to grow. Warm-season grasses thrive with spring seeding, whereas cool-season grasses are best seeded in late summer to early fall. However, you can plant cool-season grasses in the spring if temperatures are warm enough.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-37f74ef8-45ef-49d5-a2ec-7a14e121b980\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">In this article:<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-time-plant-grass-seed\/#0-warm-season-vs-cool-season-grasses\" style=\"\">Warm-season vs. cool-season grasses<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-time-plant-grass-seed\/#1-when-to-plant-warm-season-grasses\" style=\"\">When to plant warm-season grasses<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-time-plant-grass-seed\/#2-when-to-plant-cool-season-grasses\" style=\"\">When to plant cool-season grasses<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-time-plant-grass-seed\/#3-how-to-care-for-new-grass\" style=\"\">How to care for new grass<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-time-plant-grass-seed\/#4-faqs-about-grass-seed\" style=\"\">FAQs about grass seed<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-warm-season-vs-cool-season-grasses\"><span id=\"warm-season-vs-cool-season-grasses\">Warm-season vs. cool-season grasses<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_grass_zones.png\" alt=\"illustration showing the cool and warm season grasses on the US map, along with the transitional zone\" class=\"wp-image-4479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_grass_zones.png 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_grass_zones-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_grass_zones-768x485.png 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_grass_zones-610x385.png 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/rsz_grass_zones-390x246.png 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Infographic by Juan Rodriguez <\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warm-season grasses thrive during summer, especially when temperatures reach 75 to 90 degrees. These grasses go dormant and turn brown during cooler months but bounce back when warmth returns. <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/guide-to-warm-season-grasses\/\">Warm-season grasses<\/a> are typically more drought-tolerant and require less water than their cool-season counterparts, making them ideal for southern states.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cool-season grasses grow best during spring and fall when temperatures are between 60 and 75 degrees. These grasses maintain their green color longer throughout the year but may struggle during intense summer heat. <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/guide-to-cool-season-grasses\/\">Cool-season grasses<\/a> establish well in regions with cold winters and moderate summers, particularly in northern states and the <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/guide-to-transition-zone-grass\/\">transition zone<\/a>.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Warm-season grasses<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Cool-season grasses<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/bahiagrass-guide\/\">Bahiagrass<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-care-for-bentgrass-lawn\/\">Bentgrasses<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/bermudagrass-guide\/\">Bermudagrass<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/fine-fescue-guide\/\">Fine fescue<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/buffalograss-guide\/\">Buffalograss<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/kentucky-bluegrass-guide\/\">Kentucky bluegrass<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/centipedegrass-guide\/\">Centipedegrass<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/perennial-ryegrass-guide\/\">Perennial ryegrass<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/st-augustinegrass-guide\/\">St. Augustinegrass<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/tall-fescue-guide\/\">Tall fescue<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/zoysiagrass-guide\/\">Zoysiagrass<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-plant-grass-seed\/\">How to Plant Grass Seed<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/guide-to-grass-types\/\">An Ultimate Guide to Grass Types<\/a><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-when-to-plant-warm-season-grasses\"><span id=\"when-to-plant-warm-season-grasses\">When to plant warm-season grasses<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/warm-season-grass.jpg\" alt=\"growth of warm season grass\" class=\"wp-image-17692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/warm-season-grass.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/warm-season-grass-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/warm-season-grass-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/warm-season-grass-610x343.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Infographic by Juan Rodriguez<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spring is the best time of year to plant warm-season grasses because it\u2019s warm and wet, promoting vigorous growth.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWarm-season grasses germinate faster and grow faster when soil temperatures are above 70 degrees,\u201d says Richard Duble, a retired turfgrass expert. \u201cIf warm season grasses are planted too early, they are very slow to develop,\u201d he adds.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planting warm-season grass in spring gives it several months to develop a strong root system before winter arrives. If you plant too late in the growing season, the grass won&#8217;t have enough time to establish itself before the first frost, which could damage or kill the young grass.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, the spring months are generally rainier, which reduces how much water you need to use. Grass seed and seedlings need a lot of water to survive, and seasonal rain will help you keep your soil moist.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exact time for planting your warm-season grass seed depends on your location. I\u2019ve outlined a few states with their ideal planting ranges:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Alabama: April to June<\/li>    <li>California: March to June<\/li>    <li>Florida: February to July<\/li>    <li>Louisiana: March to June<\/li>    <li>North Carolina: March to July<\/li>    <li>Tennessee: May to June<\/li>    <li>Texas: April to June<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generally, the farther south you travel, the sooner you can plant grass seed and the wider your time window becomes.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/lawn-care-calendar-warm-season-grass\/\">Lawn Care Calendar for Warm-Season Grass<\/a><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-when-to-plant-cool-season-grasses\"><span id=\"when-to-plant-cool-season-grasses\">When to plant cool-season grasses<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cool-season-grass-1.jpg\" alt=\"growth of cool season grass\" class=\"wp-image-17693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cool-season-grass-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cool-season-grass-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cool-season-grass-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cool-season-grass-1-610x343.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Infographic by Juan Rodriguez<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best time to plant cool-season grass seeds is late summer to early fall, when the soil is warm and moist, and weeds are not prominent.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCool-season grasses germinate faster and grow faster when soil temperatures are below 70 degrees,\u201d says Duble.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planting in late summer to early fall gives your cool-season grass time to establish before winter. Cool-season grasses only need 45 days of growth before the first frost to survive freezing temperatures. However, don\u2019t plant too late, or else your new grass may die.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Never plant cool-season grasses during the peak of summer. When it gets too hot, your grass seed will <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-does-grass-stop-growing\/\">not grow<\/a> and will most likely die.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like spring, fall usually brings more rain. You might not need to water your grass as frequently if the seasonal rains keep your soil damp. New grass requires ample water to thrive.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, there are fewer weeds around during fall. Summer annual weeds, such as dreaded <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/what-is-crabgrass\/\">crabgrass<\/a>, will start dying by the end of summer. This means your grass seed will not have to compete with weeds for nutrients, water, space, and sunlight.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ideal time for planting your cool-season grass seed depends on where you live. I\u2019ve outlined a few states with their ideal planting ranges:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>California:<\/strong> September to November<\/li>    <li><strong>Kansas:<\/strong> September through early October<\/li>    <li><strong>Maine:<\/strong> August to mid-September<\/li>    <li><strong>Montana:<\/strong> August to mid-September<\/li>    <li><strong>Nebraska:<\/strong> August to mid-October<\/li>    <li><strong>New York:<\/strong> August to mid-September<\/li>    <li><strong>Ohio:<\/strong> August to October<\/li>    <li><strong>Oklahoma:<\/strong> September to early October<\/li>    <li><strong>Oregon:<\/strong> September to October<\/li>    <li><strong>Tennessee:<\/strong> September to early October<\/li>    <li><strong>Wisconsin:<\/strong> August to mid-September<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a rule of thumb, the further north you go, the earlier you can plant your grass seed, as the temperature will drop quicker.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are seeding cool-season grass to keep your warm-season lawn <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/keep-grass-green-in-winter\/\">green in the winter<\/a>, aim to put your seeds down on the ground after your warm-season grass has gone dormant, usually around mid to late October.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/lawn-care-calendar-cool-season-grass\/\">Lawn Care Calendar for Cool-Season Grass<\/a><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-how-to-care-for-new-grass\"><span id=\"how-to-care-for-new-grass\">How to care for new grass<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_grass-seed-2643455_1280.jpg\" alt=\"sparse grass in need of overseeding\" class=\"wp-image-4310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_grass-seed-2643455_1280.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_grass-seed-2643455_1280-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_grass-seed-2643455_1280-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_grass-seed-2643455_1280-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_grass-seed-2643455_1280-610x458.jpg 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_grass-seed-2643455_1280-240x180.jpg 240w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_grass-seed-2643455_1280-390x293.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/grass-seed-up-close-ground-level-2643455\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pixabay<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grass seed and seedlings require much more care than an established lawn. Here are some points to remember when taking care of new grass:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Keep your new lawn damp, but not saturated. Strive to maintain moisture in the top inch of soil. You should water your lawn daily (or more frequently in hotter weather or if you have sandy soil).<\/li>    <li>Mow only when the grass has reached sufficient height. Wait until it is one-third taller than the recommended mowing height, which depends on the type of grass you planted.<\/li>    <li>Apply starter fertilizer to nourish your new grass. This fertilizer is specifically designed for young grass.<\/li>    <li>Remove weeds whenever possible. Only apply weed killers after you\u2019ve mowed your lawn for the first time. Choose to hand weed before that time.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read our complete guide:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-care-for-new-grass\/\">How to Care for New Grass<\/a><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-faqs-about-grass-seed\"><span id=\"faqs-about-grass-seed\">FAQs about grass seed<\/span><\/h2>    <div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1740216524030\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can you plant cool-season grass in spring?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, you can plant cool-season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, and tall fescue in spring. However, fall is the optimal time for planting as spring-seeded lawns may face increased competition from weeds and stress from summer heat.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1740216591748\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can you plant grass seed in winter?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, you can plant grass seed in early winter, <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/what-is-dormant-seeding\/\">dormant seeding<\/a>, and in late winter by <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/what-is-frost-seeding\/\">frost seeding<\/a>.<br\/><br\/><strong>Read our guide:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/difference-between-frost-seeding-dormant-seeding\/\">What\u2019s the Difference Between Frost Seeding and Dormant Seeding?<\/a><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1740216543758\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What grass germinates the fastest?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The fastest-germinating grass type is perennial ryegrass, which can germinate in as little as five days.\u00a0<br\/><br\/><strong>Read more:\u00a0<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-long-does-it-take-grass-seed-to-grow\/\">How Long Does It Take New Grass Seed to Grow?<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/fastest-growing-grass-types\/\">Fastest-Growing Grass Types<\/a><\/p> <\/div> <\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-hire-a-pro-to-seed-your-lawn\"><span id=\"hire-a-pro-to-seed-your-lawn\">Hire a pro to seed your lawn<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the best results, you should plant grass during the most ideal conditions. So, seed in early fall if you have cool-season grass or in spring if you have warm-season grass.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re too busy to seed during these times, hire a local lawn care pro to <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/lawn-seeding\">seed your lawn<\/a> for you instead. Lawn Love\u2019s pros can be with you every step of the way, from <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/lawn-aeration\">lawn aeration<\/a> to prep the soil up to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/lawn-mowing\">first mow<\/a> of your new turf.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-24171c5a-813f-4b70-adb9-f709a9c45369\" data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; border-top-left-radius: 8px; border-top-right-radius: 8px; border-bottom-left-radius: 8px; border-bottom-right-radius: 8px; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-7a5c1d7e-bc76-4964-898d-506271dcc931\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-24171c5a-813f-4b70-adb9-f709a9c45369\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-24171c5a-813f-4b70-adb9-f709a9c45369\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Sources<\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-24171c5a-813f-4b70-adb9-f709a9c45369\">  <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ipm.missouri.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Integrated Pest Management Program of the University of Missouri<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/utia.tennessee.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.arizona.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Arizona Cooperative Extension<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/content.ces.ncsu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North Carolina State University Extension Publications<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Maine Cooperative Extension<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oregon State University Extension Service<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnson.k-state.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kansas State University Research and Extension Johnson County<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ipm.ucanr.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of California Agriculture &amp; Natural Resources Integrated Pest Management Program<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/free-photo\/plant-seeds-palm-flatlay_13298937.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Freepik<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The best time to plant grass seed for warm-season grasses is spring and late summer to early fall for cool-season grasses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":101,"featured_media":36634,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[126],"tags":[147],"class_list":["post-21662","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lawn-care-tips","tag-lawn-care"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/plant-seeds-palm-flatlay-1.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Janine Caayao","author_link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/author\/janine-caayao\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21662","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/101"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21662"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21662\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/36634"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21662"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21662"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21662"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}