Questions on preparing a seed bed for grass

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Markster

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We just finished building our new house, and now I am in the process of preparing the yard for grass. I purchased and spread some sandy loam soil a week ago. After a nice little rain I noticed some small 1" iron ore rocks sitting on top. Other than being uncomfortable to the feet now...do I need to be concerned about it once the grass is seeded and grows in? Will the grass cover these rocks well enough so that we don't feel them under foot anymore? The grass I'll be seeding is called Yuma, and it is a 1 generation bermuda seed that grows thicker than common bermuda. I plan to keep it cut at 2 inches. Any thoughts or suggestions?

Mark
 
   / Questions on preparing a seed bed for grass #2  
The rocks should push down into the soil as you travel over the lawn, either from the force of a riding mower or even by foot when the ground is moist.
 
   / Questions on preparing a seed bed for grass #3  
Do not worry about the small rocks. Yuma is a great improved seeded Bermuda. It is aggressive and covers well. You will not even feel the stones after the grass is mature. You could even cut it down to 1.25 inches and it would handle it well. Good choice for a lawn, have fun growing it in.
 
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Thanks for putting my mind at rest guys.

Mark
 

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