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QuestionCan I just put grass seed on top of soil?Jeremy Yamaguchi is a Lawn Care Specialist and the Founder/CEO of Lawn Love, a digital marketplace for lawn care and gardening services. Jeremy provides instant satellite quotes and can coordinate service from a smartphone or web browser. The company has raised funding from notable investors like Y Combinator, Joe Montana, Alexis Ohanian, Barbara Corcoran and others.To overseed a pre-existing lawn, cut the lawn shorter than normal and rake the lawn to loosen the top layer of soil. This will prep it for the seed.
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QuestionDo you use a weed and feed before you overseed or after?Anthony "TC" Williams is a Professional Landscaper in Idaho. He is the President and Founder of Aqua Conservation Landscape & Irrigation, an Idaho Registered Landscape Business Entity. With over 21 years of landscaping experience, TC has worked on projects such as the Idaho Botanical Garden in Boise, Idaho. He is a Idaho Registered Contractor and a previously Licensed Irrigator in the State of Texas.Weed & Feed mixes should be used well after seeding is established and after the first mowing, if not longer. Be sure to carefully follow watering directions when using Weed & Feed mixes.
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QuestionIs a very light application of peat moss beneficial to an over-seeded lawn?Anthony "TC" Williams is a Professional Landscaper in Idaho. He is the President and Founder of Aqua Conservation Landscape & Irrigation, an Idaho Registered Landscape Business Entity. With over 21 years of landscaping experience, TC has worked on projects such as the Idaho Botanical Garden in Boise, Idaho. He is a Idaho Registered Contractor and a previously Licensed Irrigator in the State of Texas.Yes, it is. Peat moss helps retain moisture and shades the germinated seeds.
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QuestionShould I use starter fertilizer when reseeding?Anthony "TC" Williams is a Professional Landscaper in Idaho. He is the President and Founder of Aqua Conservation Landscape & Irrigation, an Idaho Registered Landscape Business Entity. With over 21 years of landscaping experience, TC has worked on projects such as the Idaho Botanical Garden in Boise, Idaho. He is a Idaho Registered Contractor and a previously Licensed Irrigator in the State of Texas.Yes, but do not overuse heavy nitrogen amounts, as it will burn seeds at germination and new seedling growth, especially in higher temperatures.
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QuestionCan I carry out the reseeding process into the fall if the days are still relatively warm?Anthony "TC" Williams is a Professional Landscaper in Idaho. He is the President and Founder of Aqua Conservation Landscape & Irrigation, an Idaho Registered Landscape Business Entity. With over 21 years of landscaping experience, TC has worked on projects such as the Idaho Botanical Garden in Boise, Idaho. He is a Idaho Registered Contractor and a previously Licensed Irrigator in the State of Texas.Yes. Grass seed germinates and grows best with day time temperatures of 50°F and can take a light morning dew, but not heavy frost.
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QuestionShould I fertilize before or after applying seed?Community AnswerYou should apply fertilizer first, then the seeds. When you are done, gently rake in a thin layer of topsoil.
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QuestionHow much grass seed per thousand square feet when overseeding?Community AnswerFollow the directions on the bag of seed. There should be an amount listed for overseeding and new lawns.
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QuestionCan I apply lime and fertilizer at the same time?Community AnswerYes. Check the pH first before adding lime to the soil. Lime may take several treatments to bring the pH to the desired level.
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QuestionHow do I match the grass seed to the grass I bought at Home Depot? I don't want ugly, thick grass coming in from new seeds when I have beautiful St. Augustine grass that I bought in a sod.Community AnswerI don't think you can purchase St. Augustine seed. We have St. Augustine and killed a portion of our yard with over-fertilization. Centipede is a good match for St. Augustine if you need to overseed. But with St. Augustine, if it's not dead, Scott's fertilizer products might help, along with plenty of water.
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QuestionCan I add a thin layer of topsoil over my yard to reseed it?Community AnswerNo more than 1/8” - 1/4”. Topsoil first, then seed. Rake gently. Water much until 1” tall.
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QuestionIs it necessary to add a starter base to reseed a lawn?Community AnswerYes. First have the area aerated and thatched. Water to wet the surface prior to a top dressing. Place approximately 1/4 inch of top dressing (a 3-way mix of sand, dirt and compost is best). Then seed the lawn with half the amount you would for a new lawn and gently go over the entire lawn using the back of a metal tined rake, so the seed is just covered, as much as possible.
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QuestionWhen can I mow after seeding my lawn?Community AnswerAbout 8 weeks after over seeding or when the grass is 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 inches tall. Mow when the grass is dry.
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QuestionHow long should I wait to mow my lawn after reseeding?Community AnswerWait till the new grass is at least 2” long. Waiting longer ensures that the new grass is rooted well.
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