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Posted by Jim Wile --Previous Message-- Use a drop-spreader to apply the seed. You will need to mix it with either Milorganite or dry sand to increase the bulk. Set your spreader on a very low setting and plan to go over the green at least 2 times in opposite directions, preferably 3 or even 4 times. That will give you the most even coverage. Then do one final raking by lightly dragging the landscape rake as you walk backwards across the green. Don't use a raking motion, just one steady pull as you walk backwards. This will lightly cover the seed. Some people also roll after this, but I'm not convinced that's necessary. Then comes the most important step--frequent light irrigation. The idea is to never let the surface dry out until the grass is well up. If you have an automatic system, set the sprinklers to come on for a minute every hour from about 9:00am to 6:00pm. If you don't have an automatic system, try to sprinkle lighltly at least 4 times a day.
on 6/12/2005, 6:43 pm, in reply to "smoothing"
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: What's the trick to getting out all
: the little hills and valleys that
: are created when rolling. I've
: tried using a 2 x 4 to take them
: out. I was just curious if there
: was an easier way.
:
Another thing to try is a 36" wide landscape rake. You can rent one if you don't want to buy one. I would think this would be a little easier to use than a broom, especially if the rootzone is slightly moist--which it should be. The best technique is to alternately rake, then roll many times. The last step should be a raking, then you are ready to apply your starter fertilizer and seed.
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