hay over grass seed

User: mike
Posts 50

I think it also helps keep the seeds from getting burnt out by the sun.

User: southboca
Posts 51

I think they do it to keep the seed from washing away if there's a heavy rain before the seeds take root.

User: jakeyk
Posts 6

i think it's to keep the birds from eating the seed but it might also provide general protection as the grass gets growing. i haven't bothered when i've seeded on my own, but i had a landscaper do a huge area for us once and he used the hay. i have to say, his grass grew better than mine.

User: beanie
Posts 5

does hay keep birds from eating fresh grass seed, or does it serve another purpose? i'm not sure whether i'm going to bother with it or not.