AERATION AND SEEDING PRIMER
Fall is the traditional time of year to overseed and install new fescue lawns. The preferred planting window is from now through the middle of October. The following steps provide optimum results:
1. Lawns are sprayed two weeks before aeration and seeding to give time for weeds to be killed and for the soil to be ready to receive seed and fertilizer. Spots will appear in turf as weeds die.
2. Irrigation heads and other sub-surface objects are flagged before service is performed.
3. Grass is mowed short. Lawn is raked and blown of all debris to expose the soil so new seeds make contact with dirt.
4. Core aeration is performed evenly across the lawn for little or no damage to existing turf.
5. Overseed with a tall turf fescue blend and apply starter fertilizer.
6. Begin proper watering. The success of aeration and seeding is a commitment to water.
7. Keep lawn area moist with light frequent sprinklings several times a day until seed germination. In the absence of rain, be aware when the ground becomes too dry and water appropriately.
8. Monitor for at least two weeks or until seeds are rooted before mowing.
9. Do not mow turf until germination has occurred and new seedlings are rooted in sufficiently.
10. Stay patient and enjoy the results.
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