METHODS OF SEEDING:

► Slit Seeding (Very Effective!!)—

— This is typically done by a Landscaper who will rent a machine.

— Request that they seed in one direction and then another pass crossing over the previous pass.

► Top Dressing & Over Seeding (Very Effective!!)—

— Install ¼” – ½” of pulverized topsoil or fine ground Compost over the entire area to be seeded.

— Spread seed evenly with a hand-held spreader. (Battery-operated is best. Home Depot sells one called “The Wiz”).

— Drag a leaf rake across the soil to set seed into soil.

— Cover the entire area with a thin layer of Peat Moss, which will help maintain moisture.

► Double Core Aeration w/ Top Dressing & Over Seeding (Average)—

— A Landscaper will core the lawn 2 times, making sure to cross over on 2nd pass.

— Then a thin layer of 50% topsoil / 50% peat moss is “top dressed” across the entire lawn (about ½” thick).

— Seed is then spread over the top of the soil mix.

► Core Aeration & Over Seeding (Least Effective)—

— Same as above, without the top dressing.

— This method only has a 25% germination rate!

► Spot Seeding (For Small Areas)—

— Install 50% top soil / 50% peat moss, fine ground Compost mix OR Scotts Lawn Soil from Home Depot about ¼” to ½” thick.

— Spread seed and be careful not to “clump” a bunch of seed in one spot; it must be evenly spread out.

— Cover the seed with a thin layer of Peat Moss, which will help maintain moisture.​​​