Step 1 - Preparation Work
Your backyard will demand to be raked totally before any seeds are planted. This will help to pinpoint any areas that are in specific need of reseeding, as well as get rid of the thatch build up and any other surface materials. Use a strong broom rake for the first round, covering the complete lawn with even strokes. The smooth 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 apparent, allowing you to get the ideal seed coverage and penetration.
Step 2 - Obtaining the Ground Ready
Now that you can see the vacant spots, the soil requires to be loosened and fertilized. Dig down 1 to 6 inches with a cultivator - the more traffic that runs through the place, the much deeper you'll need to loosen. For hefty traffic patches mix in peat moss to preserve good 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 Spread the Seed
With a large top quality seed that is made for the conditions 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 create a fuller lawn. Once the seed is spread, softly mist the location with your hose.
Step 4 - Protective Layer
For protection and to speed up germination, spread a layer of clear polyethylene plastic sheets on top of the reseeded area. Weigh down the sheets with rocks or other little, significant objects around the edge. This protective layer also acts as a humidity retainer, getting rid of the need to constantly water for those first few days.
Step 5 - Seeds Need Water
When you see the seedlings popping up through the soil eliminate the plastic. Otherwise, the protection will end up sweltering growth. With the sheets off, be sure to gently 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 easy steps to enjoy a full, healthy lawn come springtime.
Your backyard will demand to be raked totally before any seeds are planted. This will help to pinpoint any areas that are in specific need of reseeding, as well as get rid of the thatch build up and any other surface materials. Use a strong broom rake for the first round, covering the complete lawn with even strokes. The smooth 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 apparent, allowing you to get the ideal seed coverage and penetration.
Step 2 - Obtaining the Ground Ready
Now that you can see the vacant spots, the soil requires to be loosened and fertilized. Dig down 1 to 6 inches with a cultivator - the more traffic that runs through the place, the much deeper you'll need to loosen. For hefty traffic patches mix in peat moss to preserve good 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 Spread the Seed
With a large top quality seed that is made for the conditions 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 create a fuller lawn. Once the seed is spread, softly mist the location with your hose.
Step 4 - Protective Layer
For protection and to speed up germination, spread a layer of clear polyethylene plastic sheets on top of the reseeded area. Weigh down the sheets with rocks or other little, significant objects around the edge. This protective layer also acts as a humidity retainer, getting rid of the need to constantly water for those first few days.
Step 5 - Seeds Need Water
When you see the seedlings popping up through the soil eliminate the plastic. Otherwise, the protection will end up sweltering growth. With the sheets off, be sure to gently 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 easy steps to enjoy a full, healthy lawn come springtime.
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