Seeding Instructions

        (These directions are for Fescue Seed, directions for all seed types will be posted ASAP.)

Bare Soil Planting instructions

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Clear all trash and debris from planting area. Till your soil to a depth of 4 to 6 inches, adding a balanced lawn fertilizer at the recommended rate. Level the ground. Grade to drain water away from buildings. Roll lightly. Rake lightly to form small furrows. Mix seed thoroughly and sow 6-8 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. Sow by hand or with a seeder. Rake lightly at right angles to your furrow to thinly cover seed. Cover your prepared seed bed with a thin cover (no more than 1/4"). Roll, if possible. Water three to four times daily to keep soil moist at all times. Use a fine spray and don’t let water puddle. After your new Water Saver lawn is established, follow normal watering procedures. Mow when new plants are approximately 3" tall. Set mower on high setting, until new lawn is established.

 

Over-seeding an Existing Lawn

Option 1

Aggressively power rake the lawn.  Apply starter fertilizer*.  Spread seed.  It is best to seed in 2 to 3 different directions to ensure good, even coverage.  Lightly power rake again to lightly cover the seed.  Thoroughly soak the lawn and then keep moist until seed establishes.

 

Option 2

Heavily core aerate the lawn.  Apply starter fertilizer*.  Spread seed.  It is best to seed in 2 to 3 different directions to ensure good, even coverage.  Thoroughly soak the lawn and then keep moist until seed establishes.

 

Option 3

Rent a slit seeder from a Rental Company.   Apply starter fertilizer*.  Apply the seed with the slit seeder.  It is best to seed in 2 to 3 different directions to ensure good, even coverage.  Thoroughly soak the lawn and then keep moist until seed establishes.

 

*  If seeding in the spring, use a SEED/SOD starter fertilizer with "Tupersan".  This is a special product that prevents crabgrass in the seeded area, without preventing your grass seed from germinating.

Do not use a standard pre-emergent at the time of seeding, it will prevent your grass seed from germinating.