How to Drag Seed a Lawn
Drag seeding a lawn enhances the germination rate. When you drag the seed, you're covering it up with soil and pushing it into holes in the ground. Seed needs direct contact with soil to sprout quickly. That, moisture and light are the three most important factors in seeding a lawn. No matter what type of grass seed you are planting and what climate you live in, dragging the seed will result in a lush, green lawn.
Till the planting area to a depth of 4 to 6 inches. Run a rototiller over the area evenly to loosen all the soil.
- Drag seeding a lawn enhances the germination rate.
- Run a rototiller over the area evenly to loosen all the soil.
Rake the area to level it. Add topsoil to dips and low-lying spots until they are even. Dips will cause water to pool.
Sow grass seeds by hand or with a broadcast spreader. Follow the application rate specified on the seed package. Divide the plant seed in half and run it over the lawn twice, to ensure even coverage. The second run should be in a perpendicular direction from the first run.
- Rake the area to level it.
- Divide the plant seed in half and run it over the lawn twice, to ensure even coverage.
Attach a piece of chain link fence or small fence post to a mower, tractor or four wheeler. Drive over the yard, dragging the fence behind. You can also use a frame made of 4-by-4 lumber or a weighted ladder. This will drag the dirt to cover the grass seed.
Water the soil daily to keep it moist. You may need to water it more often in dry weather. Feel it to determine when it needs water.
- Attach a piece of chain link fence or small fence post to a mower, tractor or four wheeler.
- You may need to water it more often in dry weather.
Mow the grass six months after planting the seeds. Keep it to the height specified by the grass type. Usually, 2 to 3 inches is ideal.
Dig Up A Lawn To Replant Grass Seed
Select a time in fall of the year to begin a lawn renovation that includes digging up the lawn before seeding. Mix glyphosate herbicide in a garden sprayer following the manufacturer's recommendations. Spray the lawn area to be dug up with the glyphosate mixture. Wear gloves and safety glasses for protection. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for tiller operation. Work the tiller across the lawn to thoroughly loosen the grass and roots. Smooth uneven areas of the lawn with the rake before continuing with the seeding process.
- Mow the grass six months after planting the seeds.
- Work the tiller across the lawn to thoroughly loosen the grass and roots.
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