The solution is to use a netting that holds the straw – and the grass seed – in place so you (and your neighbors) are happy. The netting is supposed to stay in the ground until it disintegrates, and there is no practical reason to remove the netting at any point in the process.

How long do you leave a seed blanket down?

Plant warm-season grasses from the middle of spring until the middle of summer. These planting times allow grass seed to become established more quickly. Biodegradable blankets and stakes start to break down within about six weeks.

Can you mow over erosion blankets?

Re: Mowing over Erosion Control Blankets

Tread lightly, and even after the lawn is ready you may find parts of the erosion blanket will get stuck around your mower blade spindle and axles on your mower. If at all possible, push mow until you can't see any evidence of the erosion blanket.