Now, it's up to the seeds

While we aren't going to get a snow pack to push the tiny fescue seeds deeper into the ground, the last two days have brought almost two inches of soaking rain. I did a spot check and the grass seeds have disappeared in all but the hardest and barest patches of ground. I'll try to sprinkle some organic matter over those in the next few days.

A neighbor and I attended a continuing education class yesterday on lawn maintenance at the University of Tennessee. The two hour session was primarily for those with established lawns, but I learned that I had done a few things right in trying to re-establish my grass.

Germination should take place in 10 to 14 days. Only thing I can do now is something I'm not good at -- waiting.

Weather person, don't fail me know

Three different weather reports say a slow rain will begin Friday followed by harder rain as a cold front passes through. Seizing the day, I rented a turf aerator and bought 300 pounds of grass seed.

I double aerated the front, back and side yards and over-sowed 300 pounds of Pennington Elite Rebel grass seed.

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I have done this three or four times and still have scant grass to show for it.

This is a new type of seed and I have a new attitude. Now, all I can do is wait for rain.