Reseeding of bare spots in your lawn can be done most
of the year. An ideal time is in the late summer or early fall. You
shouldn't reseed if there won't be time for the grass to become established
before the winter cold. Reseeding can be done to fill in a thin or
brown patch of grass. Follow the steps below to reseed your lawn.
First, remove all weeds, dead grass and debris from
the area being reseeded.
Loosen the soil to about three inches deep.
Rake in some fertilizer to help nourish the seeds
as they sprout.
Wet the soil.
Scatter the seed as recommended on the package.
Gently rake in the seed; just
enough to give it some cover.
Lightly tamp the soil.
To protect the seed, cover it with straw or netting.
Keep the soil moist. It is best if you can water
the seeded area twice a day.