Is it OK to Plant Grass in the Fall in Minnesota?

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According to the University of Minnesota at Morris, the best time to plant grass seed throughout the state of Minnesota is from mid-August to mid-September. Spring grass seed planting increases the growth of annual weeds in the lawn with the increase of moisture needed for grass seed germination.

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Is it OK to Plant Grass in the Fall in Minnesota?

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