As I understand it you prep the ground so that the seed has direct contact with the soil, cover with straw, cellulose, ect, and water 3x daily until seeds germinate.

Why is it that construction crews can toss seed cover with straw on top of Georgia clay fill dirt and never water? Yet, I see grass growing. I pass several construction areas, some are strips of dirt between the road and sidewalks others are entire slopes that have grass coming in.

I also have a question on the amount of straw that is laid down. How much should cover the bare spot? Is it possible to use too much?

Thanks!