Spring : Steps for Overseeding a Lawn
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- Cut, moss control, power rake and/or aerate
- Top dress with:
- fish compost, or
- soil amender, or
- premium mix, or
- any combination of the above
- Compact dressed areas
- Fertilize with ‘Turf starter’ and rake in lightly
- Seed areas with appropriate seed mixture (shade, high traffic, full sun)
- Press seed into bed with rounded end of fan rake to ensure good seed contact with the soil
- Keep seed bed moist (water early mornings and evenings)
Germination should occur in 7–10 days (conditions permitting).