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Have Tools. Will Reseed Lawn!
Unfortunately, tools aren’t all you need to reseed lawn. You also need to have the right conditions, and the perfect strategies for dealing with adverse conditions. To ensure your success—and to help you achieve a bright and revitalized lawn—here are some of the things that you need to be prepared to deal with as you go through your lawn-reseeding project.
Choosing the Seeds
If you haven’t decided on which seeds to plant yet, we recommend going to the local nursery and consulting with the staff there. They are bound to be more familiar with the types of seeds that grow best in your climate, and can give you some recommendations on which seeds to plant during the season based on the level of shade and the intensity of tolerance to drought.
Dealing with Weeds
If your lawn has been neglected for a long time, it has probably already transformed itself into a breeding ground for weeds. You will need to get rid of these weeds before you start planting. You can do this either by manually digging and pulling out the weeds, or by applying herbicide on the area. In case the entire area has been overrun by weeds, it might require the application of herbicide on the entire area.
Remember, however, than you need to wait until the herbicide have dissipated before seeding. Otherwise, it will also kill off the grass seeds.
Insufficient Water
You need enough water to keep the seeds moist as they germinate. Lack of water can cause the grass seeds to die. You will need to research on how much water you need to reseed lawn based on the type of climate and soil that you have.
Uneven Ground
The problem with uneven ground is that it causes water to collect as puddles in lower places. If this happens, you will need to regrade either the lower portions or the entire lawn to level off your lawn. You can “regrade” your lawn by working the higher portions with a shovel to level them, or applying topsoil on the lower areas to raise them. It is important to do this before making any other preparations for reseeding.
Thatch a Problem
Thatch is those piles of grass cuttings and remnants of the old grass and weeds that collect below the grass blades. The problem with thatch is that they breed fungus and serve as a habitat for pests and bugs. You will need to remove thatch if it gets to a thickness of at least ½ inch. Otherwise, the seeds that you will plant and the fertilizer that you will apply won’t reach the soil. To remove thatch, you can either use a rake or a dethatching machine. There are also dethatching attachments that you can fit into your lawnmower.
Insects Alert
You will know that insects are damaging your lawn if they show up on the rims of the brown patches feeding on fresh grass. Another indication is when there are more birds than normal flying over your lawn. You will need an expert’s help to deal with the insect problem, so we recommend getting a sample, and taking this in a jar to your local nursery.
These are just some of the conditions that can make your efforts to reseed lawn more challenging. Now that you know how to deal with them, you are halfway there.
 Great Lawn Grass Sunny Area Grass Mix Fresh Seeds US $.50 |
 Centipede Lawn Grass Seed 1 lb plus 1oz free US $21.50 |
 Sun Shade Grass Lawn Turf Seed sold by the pound US $1.85 |