• First mow the existing grass as short as possible. If you simply need to over seed or to reseed bare spots, rake the areas so they are crumbly, then skip to the ‘Fertilizing’ section.

  • Spray with Finale or apply Greenview Winter Green following label directions.

  • Wait 7-10 days for the vegetation to brown and then proceed with the raking out process.  Use a thatching rake or a stiff garden rake to remove all thatch and other loose vegetation.  It is not necessary to remove the dead grass.  It is necessary to prepare the soil so that the grass seed will make contact with the soil when it is planted.

  • If there are any bare spots, chop the soil 2″ deep leaving the clods between golf ball and marble size.  You can rent a slit seeder which will make preparing the soil for larger areas much easier. Run the slit seeder  East and West and the North and South to create a grid pattern.  On a hillside, run the slicer horizontally across the slope.  DO NOT ROTOTILL!!  If you do you will turn over thousands of weed seeds that will be happy to grow all over your lawn.  (back to top)

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