How to Plant a Lawn from Stolons

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Add an irrigation system before planting a lawn with stolons.

   Make sure the grade is away from buildings. ,, Use a hand tiller or a tractor with a tiller attachment. ,,, Stolons are quite susceptible to weeds during the first few weeks after planting, and putting down weed control before planting will give them a head start over the weeds. , If the stolons came in a bag, fill the bag with water.
   
   When you are ready to plant, puncture the bag and drain the water. , To plant stolons in rows, make small furrows in the topsoil 2 inches (5.1 cm) deep and 6 to 12 inches (15.2 to
   30.5 cm) apart.
   
   Place the stolons in the furrows with the nodes in contact with the soil. ,,, Keep the stolons moist for at least 10 days after planting.
   
   You may need to water every few hours throughout the day.
   
   After 10 days, the watering may be decreased. ,
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   Step 2: Grade or edge the area where the lawn will be planted as needed.

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   Step 3: Add topsoil to a depth of 6 to 8 inches (15.24 to 20.32 cm).

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   Step 4: Till the lawn to be planted with stolons.

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   Step 5: Rake the area smooth

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   Step 6: remove any large rocks

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   Step 7: and break up thick dirt clods.

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   Step 8: Prepare your soil for planting stolons by applying a lawn fertilizer.

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   Step 9: Add a weed control if the topsoil has been brought into the site or if the area has a lot of weeds.

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    Step 10: Fill a bucket with water

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    Step 11: and soak the stolons 3 to 4 hours before planting.

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    Step 12: Scatter stolons on top of the tilled soil

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    Step 13: or plant them in rows.

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    Step 14: Cover the stolons with 1/8 to 1/2 inch (.32 to 1.27 cm) of topsoil

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    Step 15: peat moss

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    Step 16: or other moisture-retaining planting material.

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    Step 17: Use a lawn roller to gently press the stolons into the topsoil.

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    Step 18: Water the lawn immediately after planting.

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    Step 19: Allow 60 to 90 days for full coverage of the lawn.

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