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Step 5: Let it grow!

This part takes patience and imagination. You are literally watching grass grow! If you start to notice bare spots and want to speed up the process a bit, add fertilizer to boost growth. You can apply a natural organic or slow-release synthetic fertilizer at seeding if you want to get a head start. 

Weed control:

It will be important to keep an eye out for weeds as your grasses establish. You can do this manually by pulling weeds or by responsibly applying chemicals if you choose. If you go the chemical route, you must remember that herbicides meant for cool season Kentucky bluegrass are not appropriate for your native grass. For instance, you should NOT use any pre-emergent herbicides on your new lawn. 

Reseeding:

If you notice bare spots after your grass begins to establish, you can reseed in the bare patches to fill in. Follow the steps above.