Growing and planting guides
Our collection of planting guides, frequently asked questions and seed reference, to help you along your way.
Grass seed calculatorEnter the lawn areas and the seeding rate; get the pounds of seed you need.
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Planting Guides
- Turf seed planting guideMeasure the area to be planted to determine how much seed you are going to need. Example: Length x Width = Total Square…
- Wildflower Planting GuidelinesPerhaps the most appealing thing about wildflowers is their combination of beauty and self-sufficiency. They offer a…
- Cover crop planting guidelinesProduce more humus. This also prepares the soil for the seed. You may use either a drop spreader or a broadcast…
- Food Plot Planting InstructionsLime and fertilize, because woodland areas are low in phosphorus and tend to be acidic. A soil test will tell you how…
Seed Information
- Pasture GrassesThe information listed on this page is for information purposes only and does not express or imply that we have these…
- Plant IdentificationLeaves: Rolled in bud shoot, sharp points, ridged on top, slightly keeled, scabrous top and margins. Sheath: Round…
- USDA Zone MapUSDA Hardiness map
- Warm-season grassesThe information listed on this page is for information purposes only. Bailey Seed does not carry these seeds. TYPE…
- Warm vs. cool-season grassesType Texture Kind of Lawn Maintenance Major Usage Cost of Seed Establishment Bentgrass Fine Exhibition High Golf…
- BromegrassBosier Alaska Bromegrass
- Cool-season grassesType Texture Maintenance Major Usage Cost of Seed Establishment Bentgrass Fine High Golf putting High Kentucky…
- EndophytesTall fescue is a adaptable perennial grass used for livestock feed, various turf purposes and for erosion control. Tall…
- Fertilization GuidelinesQualityturf fertilizer program Product Application RatePer 1000 sq.ft. Actual NitrogenApplicationPer 1000 sq.ft…
- Formulas and conversionsSprayer Calibration: Calibration of your spraying equipment is very important. It should be don’t at least every other…
- Glossary of TerminologyAcid soil - Soil with a reaction somewhat below pH 7.0 (Usually below pH 6.6) ; more technically, a soil having a…
- Grass CharacteristicsAlkaligrass Puccinellia nuttalliana 2,108,000 to 2,112,000 ALKALI SACATON Sporobolus airoides 1,755,000 to 1,762,000…
- Grass Seed ProductionCurrently, much of the world’s supply of grass seed comes from the Pacific Northwest. For example, in 1997 Oregon…
- Interpreting Grass Seed LabelsThe ability to understand seed labels is critical when selecting good seed. The information on the seed label will help…
- Lawn calendar for cool-season grassesLawns may be maintained at different levels of quality according to individual preference, but good lawns seldom “just…
- Lawn Planting InstructionsMeasure the area to be planted, length x width. Example: 50 feet times 20 feet = 1000 square feet For new lawn…
- Legumes: clover, alfalfa, vetches and peasThe information listed on this page is for information purposes only and does not express or imply that we have these…
- Native GrassesThe information listed on this page is for information purposes only and does not express or imply that we have these…