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How to Grow Grass Under Japanese Maples

By Home & Garden Last updated Saturday, May/18/2024

1). Place 3 inches of potting soil in the growing trays and spread it evenly.
2). Sprinkle the shade-tolerant grass seed into the trays, sprinkling it thickly and evenly.
3). Gently run a hand rake over the top of the soil to slightly bury the seeds.
4). Moisten the soil with a watering can and sprinkle with starter fertilizer, as per the manufacturer's directions.
5). Cover the trays in plastic wrap and place outdoors in a warm, sunny location to maximize germination.
6). Set the trays in greater and greater shady areas daily to begin training the grass to maximize sunlight usage. This process should take about two weeks after the grass sprouts.
7). Prepare the soil under the tree for transplant by sprinkling some starter fertilizer and wetting the soil.
8). Remove the sides of the trays and slide the rows of grass out onto the soil under the tree.
9). Keep the soil moist and watch as the grass forms runners and begins spreading.

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