How to Manage Pests

How long does establishment take?

You will need to take special care of your lawn until it is established. Establishment time varies depending upon planting method.

• Sod — 2 to 3 weeks
• Sprigs, stolons, plugs — 3 to 6 weeks
• Seeded lawns — up to 2 months

Grass seeds can take a week or more to germinate.

Germination times of grasses planted from seed

How do different grasses grow?

Once out of the seedling stage, grasses may grow primarily upward (bunch type) or outward (creeping type).

Bunch-type grasses

Creeping-type grasses

Cool-season and warm-season grasses

Cool-season and warm-season grasses actively grow at different times of the year. This affects when you should mow, irrigate, and fertilize your lawn.

Seasonal growth pattern of grasses

Click on each label for more information about how grass plants develop.