Straightforward Landscaping Tactics: Overseeding Suggestions

By Henry Lee


Winter months may appear to be a season that landscaping isn't vital. But, the truth is, Winter is a crucial period for landscapers and home-owners to give the lawn a needed boost. It isn't too late to make up for a neglected end-of-the-year maintenance.

Winter/Spring can be vital to boost root-growth and give your grass an early start. Giving your lawn a jump-start development as soon as possible after the frost could make a major difference.The harsh Summer months may damage your grass without proactive care and preventative maintenance. If your lawn is healthy fungus, weeds, and other pests won't be able to flourish.

Any professional would know that Overseeding is a simple part of yard care. This simple DIY project can give you the healthy lawn you desire with relatively low cost.

A professional landscaper would be most knowledgeable concerning the variety of seed and the unique problems your lawn may face. As an example, in the Kansas City area the same lawn will have direct light and dark shade within a few feet, requiring a mixed grass-seed. Contact a landscape-supply store to acquire special advice and product.

To begin you will need to have the following products and tools-

Verticutter or Hand Rake

Seed Spreader (or spread by hand)

Seed Mix

Growth Starter Fertilizer

Sprinkler

Raking/Verticutting ought to result in shallow cuts in the soil's surface. Pass around the grass at least two times at perpendicular angles.

Next, spread the grass seed equally over the entire grass and two times as heavy over bare areas. Rake/Verticut once again over the lawn to introduce the seed throughout the soil.

During the germination period of fourteen days, keep your dirt perpetually wet. To keep dampness, water continually all day long.

It is vital that you make sure the grass seed is covered by a layer of dirt and constantly damp through sprouting. Supply as much time as you can before the heat of Summer and immediately after the last freeze to grow sturdy grass roots. These suggestions will deliver the Landscaping tricks you will need for a fantastic yard.




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