Plant the Seed – Once all amendments have been applied and the soil surface has been prepared, broadcast the seed evenly according to the seed’s recommended seeding rates. Review the instructions on the seed package’s label and adhere to the guidelines.
- Misapplication of seed can result in undesirable outcomes.
- Choosing the appropriate type of spreader for your situation enables you to achieve the desired results.
- As you move across your lawn, a drop spreader drops seed straight down in a path the width of your spreader.
- This type of spreader maneuvers well in confined areas and is ideal for small lawns (less than 5,000 square feet) that require greater seed placement accuracy.
Broadcast or rotary spreaders are available in walk-behind and hand-held models that provide more uniform coverage by fanning out seed in all directions. These spreaders are ideal for large lawns, but lack the precision offered by drop spreaders. Using a rake, lightly incorporate the seed into the soil to a depth of approximately 14 inch once you’ve finished spreading it.
- Don’t bury the seeds any further; grass seed requires sufficient light to germinate rapidly.
- After raking, pass a roller over the area to ensure that the new seed has the necessary contact with the soil.
- Overseeding is the process of seeding an existing lawn with grass seed.
- This is done to enhance the overall appearance and health of your lawn, thicken your grass, reduce weeds, fill in bare or damaged areas, or convert to a different type of lawn grass.
Additionally, southern lawns are frequently overseeded with a cool-season grass to provide winter color. When overseeding, spread the seed evenly across the lawn and water it thoroughly, just as you would for a new lawn.
What area does a 50-pound bag of grass seed cover?
The 50-pound option covers 10,000 square feet when used to overseed and 5,000 square feet when used to seed bare ground.
