Doing the grass seed dance

[mrsreynolds4]

I swear, if this doesn't work, I'm giving up and buying sod. 

This time, I spent more time researching online & talking to the folks at the local nursery for advice.  I think I just got more confused though because I read to water only for 5 minutes, several times a day - or else just soak if for 30 minutes once a day.  I even got differing opinions on how to put down seed, compost, straw, and oh - use composted straw!

 Third time's a charm, right?

:: modifying my rain dance now ::

[mouse]

Have you checked with your extension service? I know here seed is only recommended for a certain window of the year because of soil temperatures and water. IIRC, if night time temps are dropping below 65 you might not be getting proper germination.