Does your lawn have bald spots that need repair? There are some easy steps for patching or seeding those problem areas so that you can get the lawn you deserve.
Before turf can be treated, you need to determine the cause of the problem. If you eliminate fungi, bugs, grubs, or other pests as causes, you may just need some seeds.
Once the ground temperature warms to about 52 degrees Fahrenheit, seeds will grow. Good seed-to-soil contact will get the seeds germinating fast.
How to Repair a Lawn With Seed
- Using a sharp spade or shovel, cut the area around the dead turf.
- Use the flat part of the spade to lift off the dead turf.
- Because you are removing at least a couple of inches of thatch and grass, fill in the area with some clean topsoil to keep it level with the rest of the yard.
- Rake out the area until it is smooth and there are no big clumps in the soil.
- Cast a thin layer of seeds on the area, and then gently rake the seeds into the topsoil.
- Cover it with straw to hold in moisture and protect the seeds from birds.
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