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Soil Preparation: (The more attention you give to preparing for your new lawn, the better success you will have. There are no shortcuts to a healthy lawn.) Remove all existing grass, rocks and weeds. Rototill to a depth of 4 to 6 inches. If needed, add topsoil, compost or other soil amendments, then rototill again. A minimum of 4 to 6 inches of combined tilled earth needs to be provided for seed bed. Level and roll area to a smooth grade. Spread starter fertilizer following manufacturer’s directions. We do not suggest using weed and feed type fertilizer when seeding a new lawn. Apply lime at a rate of 50 lbs per 500 square feet. Landscape rakes, rollers and fertilizer spreaders are often available at rental outlets. You are now ready to seed your lawn. Seeding: Using a spreader, spread seed evenly over the prepared lawn area at the rate of 5 lbs per 1,000 square feet. Lightly rake the seeds into the soil to a depth of 1/8 inch. Roll the area with a half-filled roller and cover with a protective layer of peat moss. Water: A good rule of thumb is to water 1 inch immediately. Water until 1 inch has accumulated in a flat container. This is the total amount of time needed to moisten your soil to a depth of 6 to 8 inches. It is important to keep a seeded area moist at all times without over-watering. After 5-10 weeks, your seeded lawn should be ready for a normal watering schedule of 1 inch per week. You can break this down into two waterings. Fertilize: Fertilize your new lawn 30 days after planting and every 4 to 6 weeks during the growing season of February to November. Now comes the decision...should I plant JB seed in my yard or are there other options? Open the pdf file and take the self-scoring test to help decide which method is the best for you.
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