Rake the soil with a metal thatch rake to remove thatch , clippings and debris. This loosens and exposes soil to receive seed. For troubles beyond normal thinning, test your soil and make corrections before overseeding. Follow test recommendations for using soil amendments and repairing bare lawn spots. If needed, take time to dethatch and core aerate compacted lawns so air, moisture and seed can get to the soil. Pennington One Step Complete products combine premium seed with a stabilized-release fertilizer and wood mulch to simplify lawn repairs.
Better seed yields better lawns. Always use grasses recommended for your regional climate and choose top-quality grass seed you can depend on.
Pennington Smart Seed products provide premium grass seed appropriate for sun, shade or high-traffic areas in lawns in northern or southern regions. Three-in-one Pennington Lawn Booster combines superior Smart Seed varieties with premium-grade fertilizer and soil enhancer.
Apply seed at label-recommended overseeding rates, using the lawn spreader that suits the job. Use drop or broadcast spreaders for large lawns and handheld spreaders for smaller areas. For small spots, simply seed from your hand. Work when the air is calm, so seed distributes evenly. Starter fertilizer, such as Pennington Ultragreen Starter Fertilizer , delivers essential nutrients for new grass. Phosphorus supports vigorous root growth, while nitrogen fuels top growth and greening.
Some states and counties restrict phosphorus lawn fertilizers due to environmental concerns regarding runoff, but exceptions may be made for new seedings. Check with your local county extension agent about nutrient application restrictions.
Seeding a lawn is a precise business and requires careful preparation to encourage proper seed germination and growth. You can also place both fertilizer and seed into the same broadcast fertilizer and spread, but you must be careful to ensure that the two are thoroughly mixed, or else you will end up with an unequal distribution of seed and food.
The best time to sow grass seeds is in early fall. If the seed has not had time to establish, the frost may kill it. If you apply weed and feed to the lawn before you seed, wait at least six weeks to apply seed.
Cheryl Munson has been writing since , with experience as a writer and creative director in the advertising industry. Please make sure there is no weed preventer in the fertilizer, as this will also prevent the grass seed from germinating. Is it ok to plant grass seed immediately after spreading weed and feed fertilizer? Most weed and feed fertilizers contain a herbicide that prevents seed germination, so it is recommended to wait until your new grass is well established and you have mowed it a minimum of 4 times usually 6 to 8 weeks before applying a weed and feed fertilizer.
Dead grass will not regrow; you will need to reseed dead patches of grass. We suggest you first make sure disease or insects are not the cause of the dead patches of grass. Reseeding will not eliminate disease or insect problems.
GreenView offers a full line of problem solvers for diseases, fungus, and insects in your lawn. We recommend using a superior mulch product. The product holds in moisture to help germination and applies a starter fertilizer for establishing the grass plant.
We do not recommend using straw as mulch for grass seed, as the straw may contain weed seeds that will germinate along with the grass seeds. Many homeowners think lime is a lawn care necessity, but that doesn't hold true across the board. Normal lawn care can naturally cause soil pH to drop lower over time, and lime applications benefit lawns that need pH raised.
But in some cases, soil pH may already be high. Using too much lime or applying it unnecessarily can be as damaging as failing to add lime when it's needed. When soil test results show your lawn's soil pH is below levels needed for optimal grass health, liming in accordance with recommendations restores proper pH balance, increases nutrient availability and helps keep lawns green. While many lime products are slow to work, products such as Pennington Fast Acting Lime speed up the process and start working immediately.
Using the proper amount of seed for your project influences success, whether you're starting from scratch or overseeding an existing lawn. New lawns or spot repairs take about twice the amount of seed needed for overseeding thin areas. Quality grass seed labels include guidance on optimal seeding rates to maximize your results. Don't overdo or cut corners. Too much grass seed causes undue competition for resources such as light, water and nutrients, and grass seedlings struggle as a result.
Too little seed leaves lawns thin or bare. Getting your seeding rates right requires knowing the correct size of the area you need to cover. One of the most common problems grass professionals see is when homeowners misjudge their actual lawn areas and over-apply grass seed or other products, such as fertilizers and herbicides.
Knowing your total property size is just the start. All non-lawn areas must then be deducted.
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