Step 1 - Preparation Work
Your lawn will require to be raked completely before any seeds are planted. This will help to pinpoint any regions that are in particular need of reseeding, as well as remove the thatch build up and any other surface resources. Use a robust broom rake for the first round, covering the whole lawn with even strokes. The flat teeth of the broom rake will catch leaves, rocks and twigs. After using the broom rake grab a double-duty or multi-use rake to de-thatch the lawn. This removal will make the uncovered and patchy spots very obvious, allowing you to get the most effective seed coverage and penetration.
Step 2 - Acquiring the Ground Ready
Now that you can see the bare spots, the soil demands to be loosened and fertilized. Drill down 1 to 6 inches with a cultivator - the more traffic that passes through the place, the deeper you'll need to loosen. For hefty traffic patches mix in peat moss to preserve great drainage. Once the soil has been loosened it's time to add fertilizer. Use a type and amount that suits your soil conditions and the exposure of the lawn. Rake the unfastened and fertilized soil flat.
Step 3 - Time to Distribute the Seed
With a large top quality seed that is made for the situations of your lawn (for shade, sun, slopes, etc.), spread the seed by hand. Coverage should be even but light - too much seed is bad and won't generate a thicker lawn. Once the seed is distributed, softly mist the location with your hose.
Step 4 - Protective Covering
For protection and to speed up germination, spread a layer of clear polyethylene plastic sheets on top of the reseeded area. Consider down the sheets with rocks or other little, large objects around the edge. This protective layer also acts as a dampness retainer, removing the need to continuously water for those first few days.
Step 5 - Seeds Need Water
When you see the seedlings popping up through the soil get rid of the plastic. Or else, the protection will end up stifling growth. With the sheets off, be positive to lightly mist the soil two or three times per day until the seedlings reach a height of 1 inch. After that weekly watering is required until the grass is 3 inches tall.
Accomplish these five straightforward steps to appreciate a complete, healthful lawn come springtime.
Your lawn will require to be raked completely before any seeds are planted. This will help to pinpoint any regions that are in particular need of reseeding, as well as remove the thatch build up and any other surface resources. Use a robust broom rake for the first round, covering the whole lawn with even strokes. The flat teeth of the broom rake will catch leaves, rocks and twigs. After using the broom rake grab a double-duty or multi-use rake to de-thatch the lawn. This removal will make the uncovered and patchy spots very obvious, allowing you to get the most effective seed coverage and penetration.
Step 2 - Acquiring the Ground Ready
Now that you can see the bare spots, the soil demands to be loosened and fertilized. Drill down 1 to 6 inches with a cultivator - the more traffic that passes through the place, the deeper you'll need to loosen. For hefty traffic patches mix in peat moss to preserve great drainage. Once the soil has been loosened it's time to add fertilizer. Use a type and amount that suits your soil conditions and the exposure of the lawn. Rake the unfastened and fertilized soil flat.
Step 3 - Time to Distribute the Seed
With a large top quality seed that is made for the situations of your lawn (for shade, sun, slopes, etc.), spread the seed by hand. Coverage should be even but light - too much seed is bad and won't generate a thicker lawn. Once the seed is distributed, softly mist the location with your hose.
Step 4 - Protective Covering
For protection and to speed up germination, spread a layer of clear polyethylene plastic sheets on top of the reseeded area. Consider down the sheets with rocks or other little, large objects around the edge. This protective layer also acts as a dampness retainer, removing the need to continuously water for those first few days.
Step 5 - Seeds Need Water
When you see the seedlings popping up through the soil get rid of the plastic. Or else, the protection will end up stifling growth. With the sheets off, be positive to lightly mist the soil two or three times per day until the seedlings reach a height of 1 inch. After that weekly watering is required until the grass is 3 inches tall.
Accomplish these five straightforward steps to appreciate a complete, healthful lawn come springtime.
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