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JoesterVT
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JoesterVT

obviously a "plug" type is best, but will the spike variety do in a pinch?

Posted: 04/13/2026 at 10:48 AM ET
(In response to this post by VTVOICE)

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Ok lounge lawn gurus...a little help please....
JoesterVT • 04/12/26 11:53 AM ET
The air is 70, but the dirt is 45. Those cold nights are keeping the seeds
VTVOICE • 04/13/26 10:23 AM ET
@Spudnut mentioned aeration as well. Ok to do that now?
JoesterVT • 04/13/26 10:33 AM ET
Yes, but Fall is optimal for regular lawn maintenance. You can rent an
VTVOICE • 04/13/26 10:45 AM ET
obviously a "plug" type is best, but will the spike variety do in a pinch?** ◄
JoesterVT • 04/13/26 10:48 AM ET
Spikes are okay if your soil is already somewhat loose, but in a
VTVOICE • 04/13/26 10:58 AM ET
I'm working on a relatively small area for now, and I don't mind using...
JoesterVT • 04/13/26 11:04 AM ET
Since it’s a small dog-traffic area, don’t be shy with the holes. Aim for a
VTVOICE • 04/13/26 11:09 AM ET
thanks**
JoesterVT • 04/13/26 11:11 AM ET
If you have a probe type kitchen thermometer, check the ground temperature.
Galenahokie • 04/13/26 09:50 AM ET
hmm...could be the problem...
JoesterVT • 04/13/26 09:52 AM ET
Who in the Lounge has not been sold some bad seed in the past...???**
great2bahokie • 04/13/26 09:32 AM ET
Maybe I could have explained "bare ground" better
JoesterVT • 04/12/26 09:16 PM ET
Found it's best to seed in the fall, allows the grass to put down roots
7Hokie1 • 04/12/26 08:57 PM ET
That's a no go for me because of the heavy traffic
JoesterVT • 04/12/26 09:13 PM ET
“I put it down on bare ground”. There’s 90% of the problem. Ground is
DonHo-kieHi • 04/12/26 08:46 PM ET
Asking the lounge advice on bad seed?
Coach McGuirk • 04/12/26 05:04 PM ET
Patience**
Stork • 04/12/26 02:13 PM ET
I'm hoping....how long?**
JoesterVT • 04/12/26 02:14 PM ET
Need to plant seed in the fall to establish the roots
Spudnut • 04/12/26 04:59 PM ET
Yeah, it was a beautiful patch of grass in November...
JoesterVT • 04/12/26 09:31 PM ET
One like this per my post below**
Spudnut • 04/13/26 09:31 AM ET
Get a hand aerator. Punch lots of holes
Spudnut • 04/12/26 10:05 PM ET
Usually 7-10 days. Those coatings they put on those seeds, also sometimes
Stork • 04/12/26 02:18 PM ET
We'll see. Oddly, I don't see any "coating" on the seed.
JoesterVT • 04/12/26 02:44 PM ET
They coat almost all seeds these days. It’s a giant racket. They say it’s
Stork • 04/12/26 03:33 PM ET
While I don't disagree, Stork...
MP4VT2004 • 04/12/26 03:43 PM ET
Try Titan RX seed from Southern States
Spudnut • 04/13/26 01:45 PM ET
I’m probably more dedicated than most when it comes to watering. So I don’t
Stork • 04/12/26 05:22 PM ET
I'm with you; however, I have a "poor man's" irrigation system...
MP4VT2004 • 04/12/26 05:27 PM ET
That ground should already have enough nitrogen in it.**
IB4TECH • 04/12/26 01:05 PM ET
No sh@t! Or on this case, yes Sh@t....**
JoesterVT • 04/12/26 01:27 PM ET
Do you still have the bag for the seed that you used?
MP4VT2004 • 04/12/26 12:59 PM ET
No, I chucked the bag. But yeah it was from Lowe's
JoesterVT • 04/12/26 01:26 PM ET
I never had lasting success with that stuff. **
ColoVT82 • 04/12/26 12:53 PM ET
I bought some of that once. Tried to use it twice. Same outcome as you.
PhotoHokieNC • 04/12/26 12:46 PM ET