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Planting grass seed on bare spots in lawn |
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Need to fill in a brown patch in your lawn? Summer drought caused sections to die off? Head down to the store for some seed and grab your rake |
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Items needed:
Straight rake
Grass Seed Fertilizer Water Straw |
Safety Suggestions and Tips
Check for grubs or other insects.
Do not over fertilize. Keep watered daily. |
Level of difficulty
 Time Required: 1 hour
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Steps |
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Step 1: Inspect the area you want to replant. It should be free of weeds, roots and other unwanted debris. If it is not, clean it up. Using the straight rake, rake the patch creating small furrows in the dirt. |
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Step 2: Spread the grass seed and a very small amount of fertilizer over the area. Overlap the surrounding areas by a couple of inches. Make sure you use an appropriate seed for the job. |
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Step 3: Rake the dirt over the seeds. Cover with 1/4" of dirt, don't bury them six inches deep! Just use enough to conceal them. |
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Step 4: Cover the patch area with straw and water it! Make sure that you keep the area watered until the grass is established. |
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