Spring Lawn Seeding Tips
- First, rake out any dead grass from the area to be seeded. Apply a light covering of soil and scatter grass seed on the surface. Rake the seed into the soil and roll or press to become firm. Keep seeded areas moist.
- Avoid applying weed controls until the new grass has been mowed 2 or 3 times.
- Mow normally in the seeded areas. Don't let the new grass get too high. Mowing at normal height will help new grass fill in.
- Water is essential for success. Keep the area moist until well germinated--plan to water throughout most of the summer. Grass plants take a couple of years to fully develop their roots and need extra water during hot, dry weather.
- Be sure to use the proper grass seed mix - a Sun blend or a Shade blend as required.
