Should I mulch the lawn area after I put grass seed down?

On large areas, mulch may be used if erosion is considered to be a potential problem. It is not recommended to mulch areas with baled hay or straw as weed seeds and other contaminants could be introduced to the otherwise clean site. The only organic mulch which would be acceptable would be salt marsh hay.

Rolls of Seed Starter Mats are available from many retailers and are an excellent way to protect soil moisture and aid seed germination without introducing unwanted weeds. On areas that are small enough to be spot seeded, mulch is not necessary. The surface of the area to be seeded can be “roughed-up” and seed can be directly broadcast on the site.