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Slit Seeding:

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• This is typically done by a Landscaper who will rent a machine.

• Request that they seed in one direction and then another pass crossing over the previous pass.

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Top Dressing & Over Seeding:

 

(Very Effective)

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• Loosen up existing soil with a rigid rake.

• Install ¼” – ½” of pulverized top soil over the entire area to be seeded.

• Spread seed evenly with a hand-held spreader. (Battery operated is best. Home Depot sells one called “The Wiz”).

• Drag a leaf rake across the soil to set seed into soil.

• Cover entire area with a thin layer of peat moss which will help maintain moisture.

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​Double Core Aeration w/ Top Dressing & Over Seeding:

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• A Landscaper will core the lawn 2 times, making sure to cross over on 2nd pass.

• Then a thin layer of 50% topsoil / 50% peat moss is “top dressed” across the entire lawn (about ½” thick).

• Seed is then spread over the top of the soil mix.

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Core Aeration & Over Seeding:

(Least Effective)

 

• Same as above without the top dressing.

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Spot Seeding:

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• Install 50% top soil / 50% peat moss mix about ¼” to ½” thick.

• Spread seed and be careful to not “clump” a bunch of seed in one spot, it must be evenly spread out.

• Drag a leaf rake across the seeded area one time to set seed into soil.