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Planting/Overseeding
Whether you’re repairing damage areas, overseeding or starting a new lawn proper preparation and planting helps ensure you grow thick, beautiful, healthy grass.
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That depends on the type of grass you planted. Learn more!
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There are two optimal times to seed most cool season grasses like Tall Fescue.
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Follow our expert steps to best prepare a site for seeding a new lawn.
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A 1/2" to 3/4" thatch layer is considered most appropriate for a home lawn.
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Learn more about thatch and thatch buildup.
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This questions is asked all too often. Learn more about why your seed did not grow.
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Why is dormant seeding important to you?
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Learn when you should seed a tall fescue lawn
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Our easy to follow steps will help!
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De-thatching of cool season grasses may occur from the middle of March through May and mid-August through September.
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The reduction of the thatch layer can be accomplished by either mechanical or biological means.
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Kentucky bluegrass, bermudagrass and zoysiagrass produce more thatch than other grasses such as perennial ryegrass and tall fescue.
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On large areas, if possible, a seeding mulch may be used if erosion would be considered to be a potential problem.
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Each offers distinct benefits.
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That depends on whether you are planting a new lawn or overseeding an existing lawn.
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Featured Resources
Soil pH can be tested with a simple pH soil kit.
How frequently you mow influences this decision.
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Lawns should be fertilized four times per year. Learn when you should fertilize.
Learn more about germination and climate factors.
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Learn more about germination and climate factors.
That depends on the type of grass you planted. Learn more!
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Fall is the most important time of year to fertilize your lawn.
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When you should dethatch your lawn.
Keep your weeds under control.
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Learn more about what your optimal soil pH should be.
When you should water your lawn.
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