Lawn Patching
. Instead of allowing bare patches to
fill in with weeds, we eliminate them by preparing the soil, replanting grass
seed, and properly caring for the area.
Recommended Time for Reseeding
In the Hartsville climate, the best time to eliminate bare patches is late
spring or early summer before temperatures become too hot.
Grass Seed Selection
To avoid inadvertently planting weeds along with grass, we choose grass seed
labeled "certified." Grass seed labeled as certified is inspected for quality
and purity, and it contains fewer weed seeds than other varieties.
To maintain a uniform appearance, we try
to choose grass seed of the same or similar variety to surrounding grass.
After mowing a few times, the new grass
will eventually blend in with the previously planted variety.
Ground Preparation
There's more to reseeding a bare spot than simply scattering seed over the
ground. The ground must be properly prepared, especially if the dead spot is a
result of disease. We remove
dead grass
and remaining live growth, we level and properly furrow the area.
We begin by removing all live growth in a partially bare area with a heavy-duty
spade, and remove the sod at least six inches beyond the bare area. We remove
any rocks and debris, break up large clumps with the tines of a heavy garden
rake, work the soil while leveling, and loosen it to a depth of approximately
1/2 inch. If necessary, we supplement
the existing soil with a fertile loam.
Fertile loam is superior in texture, and it's full of essential vitamins
and beneficial nutrients.
We furrow the ground by crosshatching vertically and horizontally with a garden
rake or a flat-ended shovel. Doing so will help grass seed become embedded
within the nooks and crannies of the soil. Seeds scattered on hard flat ground
will eventually blow away or end up washing away during the first hard rain.
After the prepared area has been seeded, we go over the soil with a light-duty
rake to cover the seeds adequately enough to secure them beneath the soil.
Straw is sometimes applied for additional protection.
Watering a Newly Seeded Area
Your duty is to lightly water a newly seeded area, and after the seeds are
embedded in the soil, water the area at least once a day. Water more often if
temperatures are high and during times of excessive wind. The ground should be
kept evenly moist but not overly saturated. Once the grass reaches an
approximate height of two inches, it should be watered regularly to keep the
roots moist and well nourished.
Mowing
Keep pets and children off of newly sown grass, and don't mow until it reaches a
height of about three inches. Subsequently strive to maintain a height of about
2 1/2 inches for a beautiful looking healthy
lawn.
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