The UC Guide to Healthy Lawns
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Seed, fertilize, and irrigate |
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Spread seed Spread seed at the correct rate for your species throughout the lawn with a drop, broadcast, or handheld spreader. On bare areas, broadcast the seed two or three times the normal rate. Cover the seed to a depth of 1/16 to 1/8 inch by raking it in and lightly rolling or firming the soil. For summer turf establishment, a thin layer of mulch (no more than 1/4 inch thick) can be spread over the seeds with a peat spreader to protect the seeds and keep the soil moist. Add fertilizer Starter fertilizer should be applied at planting time. Keep the soil moist Schedule frequent, light irrigations to keep the soil moist, but not soaked, until the grass is well established. Next step to overseeding your lawn |
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