How to RESEED dead spots on the lawn. How to plant grass seeds.
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- How to reseed bare spots on the lawn. You should look at the area to find out what type of seeds you need, I am using the Scotts shade mix. We are also using top soil and peat moss, for tools we have a couple rakes and a hand aerator and that should do it…We had an awful summer, with high temperatures and drought, Killing most of the grass. First we are lowering the grass, No I don’t wanna to scalp it, we are setting the mower at 1.5 inches and I am bagging the clips. Rake the area, you want to remove all the dead grass and expose more soil. I am using the ground keeper rake. We are aerating that section you want a good amount of holes, it will make it easier for the seeds to thrive. I also want to level this section, using a good quality top soil. This stuff is good, cheap and is available at my local lowes. Using the flat side of rake level the soil. Compacting the soil is a must and I am just using my feet for that. Let’s use the rake the right way now and slightly scratch the soil, you definitely don’t want to miss this step. Add seeds , depending on size of patch, you may wanna consider a spreader, I am doing by hand and putting a good amount of seeds down, don’t be shy put a good amount down… Again with the flat side of rake you just wanna mix things up. Keeping seeds as close to surface as possible I decided to add more seeds…For the final step we are putting peat moss just a fine amount and that’s going to do two things improve soil and seed contact and hide seeds from birds. The final step and the most important one is watering, you want to keep the area moist for the next 2-3 weeks. We got about 7 days and already have germination. Don’t stop watering area not all the seeds have sprouted.
Excellent. I love the details and demonstrations!
Thank you
Great Job
How much and when to use starter fertilizer
For a small spot I used a hand full, but if you are doing a large area follow the instructions on the bag!! I actually use starter fertilizer only when reseeding!! Thank you for watching!!
Peat
Moss main quality is it’s ability to absorb 10x it’s weight and keeps the seed moist so much better. Peat moss also lets u know when the area needs watered as it’s reddish when dry and dark dark brown when wet.
That was very informative. Thanks!
This is exactly what I needed to know. THANK YOU for keeping it short and simple to follow.
How is the result....
Glad it was helpful!
What are my chances of having lawn appear if I just scatter seeds on top of my currently dead-looking lawn and skip all the other steps besides watering lol?
You better off renting a slice seeder… they work great!!!
I loved the simple and straight to the point instructions. I am having issues with my grass but it's because my dogs have destroyed it. I also live in Florida and the grass here is called St.Augusting grass. I am wondering if your technique will work here in Florida? We don't use seeds but we use sod. Any advised would be appreciated. Thank you
It would be a little different since you are planting sod, Proper soil and grading preparation is necessary to ensure a good surface. Without a smooth surface, the mower will cut highs and lows. I have seen a lot of scalped yards because of poor preparation.
Since the roots are not anchored into the soil for few weeks, it is necessary to water everyday to keep the grass from drying out. Don’t water heavily, you don’t want to water log the soil. Don’t mow until the grass has sufficient root and is anchored to the soil or it may lift and be cut by the mower blades.
Plugging and sprigging are other ways of planting St Augustine grass. Plugging is planting grass squares while sprigging is planting the grass stolons. The plugs should be place from 6 to 12 inches apart. St Augustine grass can be plugged at 24 inches apart, but will take longer to fill in. If using stolons, the stolons must be covered over with a thin layer of dirt except for the grass blades. This encourages rooting. I hope this helps and thank you for watching!!!
Groundskeeper II
Best rake ever made!!
Yes it is… a must have!!! Thank you for watching!!!
Great video. Just what I was looking for. Thanks!
Thank you for watching 👍
Great video! This went through everything I was hoping to see and learn. Off to the store!
Thank you!!!
Can u come do mine
Love it, short and to the point!
2:04 Absolute meme king
This was very helpful! Thank you!!!
You're so welcome!
Awesome video thank you😊
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!!!
Great video nice and short and exactly what I needed 👍
Great to hear! Thanks for watching!!!
Best video by far i have seen 👍 on gras seed
Thank you!!! Thanks for watching!!!
Where CAN I GET A GARDEN WEASEL
Hi Roger, Amazon or EBay … fantastic rake!!! Thank you for watching!!!
Home Depot or lowes
That was 7 days?
Yes, temperature around 70-75F … I just did another spot and that took 2 weeks with temperatures around 55-65F…thanks for watching!!!
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Please stop. Unless you can explain how peat moss improves the soil😢.
Peat moss has been used as a soil amendment for so long because it has a lot to offer. For clay and heavy soils that get compact easily, it softens the soil structure and improves the drainage. For sandy soil, peat moss helps retain moisture and nutrients for plant roots.
Peat moss is an important component of most potting soils and seed starting mediums. It holds several times its weight in moisture, and releases the moisture to the plants roots as needed. It also holds onto nutrients so that they aren’t rinsed out of the soil when you water the plant.