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| Lawn Before and After Restoration |
Clear away dead grass and debris. You can do this with a leaf rake or by renting a power rake if you have a rather large yard. When you’re done with this step, your shoulders will ache and your lawn will actually look worse. But don’t worry – it’s all part of the plan.- Shop grass seeds. Be sure
to get a high-quality weed-free seed blend. (Talk to our Customer
representative in the lawn and garden department at any of our branches).
Choose the best one for your yard based on how much sunlight and traffic
your lawn gets.
- Overseed
the lawn. Most of
this project will require the use of a spreader. A broadcast spreader
throws the seed from the hopper in a circular pattern. A drop spreader
works just as it sounds
- Fertilizer can help new seed grow healthy. Check
the label to apply at the recommended timing after overseeding.
After the fertilizer has been spread, sprinkling peat moss over the
lawn can help keep the seed moist and also keep the birds from eating all
the seed. Spread it by hand or use the spreader.
- Keep new seeds moist to help them germinate. As the new grass takes hold, deep, infrequent waterings are more effective than short, daily sprinklings. That’s because the roots of weeds grow only in the first two to three inches of soil.
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| Lawn Care Products at Rayneau Stores |
Within about two weeks, you’ll begin to see the new grass coming up. You’ll also see some bare spots, which you’ll want to add seed to by hand and cover with some peat moss to fill in. After about a month the new grass will be able to stand up to mowing. NB: Avoid cutting the grass too low. Leave about 2 to 3-inches of blade height on the grass. After this initial cut, you can go back to your usual mowing height.
Call or visit any of our branches at Vide Bouteille, Corinth, Babonneau or Monchy for more details.
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