How Do I Plant Grass?

Since i do not know where you live you will have to check and see if this is available in your area where you live.there is also what is called hydro seeding or shotgun seeding where the seed can be sprayed along with the starter fertilizer and then is covered with straw to help seed growth. Here is page showing hydro seeding and how it is applied. Www.aquaseeding.com.au/content.asp?page=spray seeding

You have at least a couple of options here.  One is to use sod, and the other is to use seed.

If it were me, I would look at cost as one factor.  Sod is more expensive.  It comes in the US as 1.5x 6' rolls, and the depth is about 2" thick, where the grass is already growing and has roots that will quickly take hold in prepared soil.  It can be the more expensive option, for sure, so keep your budget in mind and the size of your yard, as well.  The advantages are that it is quicker and has a very high success rate in creating a grassed lawn.  You will need to keep the sod watered well (but not soaked or drowned) until it takes hold-- usually within a week or two.  Sod also survives temperature extremes better than grass seed.

The other option is to prepare the soil and apply grass seed.  You can apply loose grass seed, or cover the area in a patching material that comes in bags in the US and has a medium that helps keep the seed in place and provides some moisture retnetion while the seed germinates.  Usually, it takes longer to seed, and you may have some issues with rodents or birds eating the seed before it has a chance to germinate.  Seed is also quite sensitive to staying moist and to outside temps, and can be sensitive to excess water and to drought conditions.  Most grass seeds in the US require staying moist or damp until germination, and will generally take more water consumption than does sodding.  The advantages of seeding are primarily in that it is less expensive than sod, and less back breaking work during planting and preparation.  You will need to wait until after the last frost to seed, and temps usually need to be consistently between 60F-75F to successfully germinate.

For environmental reasons, it's great to consider water requirements when planting a lawn, no matter what option you should choose.  Rhizome grass is drought tolerant.  It is important to choose a grass seed or strain that is native to the area in which you live, as well.

Here are a couple of sites that can offer further info and guidance.

Creating a Lawn

Sustainable Grasses