Lawn Seeding

How to reseed your lawn

Spread two inches of Grade A compost and till it in to a depth of 6 - 8 inches, (15 -20 cm). Sandy or gravelly soils may need other amendments too - consult a certified landscaper for help with these soils.  Generally, your lawn needs at least 8 inches, (20 cm), of good, compost-rich top soil. 

If you spend the time and money on creating a good base for your lawn you will save yourself a lot of expense and problems later.

Rake the soil level, roll with a landscape roller, water to settle for a day, and rake again.

Seed with an appropriate grass mix, and water daily if the weather is hot and dry until the lawn is well established. Do spend the extra dollar the buy the very best seed or turf available.

A mix of 3 grass species is better than one species. The following grasses are known for their hardiness and have been tested for turf quality and resistance to many diseases and insects.  A good basic mix would be 30% Kentucky blue, 30% perennial rye and 40% tall fescue.  These do well in cool-season climates such as ours. 

Copyright: HOW TO GET YOUR LAWN AND GARDEN OFF DRUGS, by CAROLE RUBIN, 2003, HARBOUR PUBLISHING