Seeding A New Lawn
1. Chop Ground Chop the ground, leaving the soil in lummps about the size of a golf ball. The ground should not be smooth.
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2. Sow Seed Select the seed best suited to your growing conditions. Spread the seeds on your new lawn.
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Apply Fertilome Lawn Starter Fertilizer.
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3. Rake In Rake to cover the seed. This will prevent birds from eating the seed and provide a deeper root system.
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4. WATER. . .WATER. . . WATER Water lightly and frequently. If exposed, water three times a day. (Remember Dr. Pepper? 10 - 2 & 4). You may mulch the area and reduce your watering to two times a day. It is best to water in the morning, afternoon, and late afternoon. Avoid watering at night.
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5. Mow A.S.A.P. Mow as soon as possible. Never allow grass to grow too tall. Only cut 1/3 off at a time.
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6. Fertilize In A Month Fertilize again using a slow release fertilizer with a 4 (Nitrogen)-1 (Phosphorus)-2 (Potash) ratio. Organic fertilizer is best. . .
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Overseeding An Established Lawn
1. Aerate Spread NGT& Seed in this order, all in one day.
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2. Fertilizer Fertilize with New Lawn Starter or Sustane when grass starts to grow.
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3. Follow Steps 4-5-6 above. |