Now is a Great Time to Re-Seed Bare and Thin Spots in Your Lawn

Apr 19th 2013

Now that spring is in full swing in Gainesville, it’s a great time to fill in those bare patches of your lawn! Adding new grass seed is inexpensive and makes your lawn look great.

1. Remove debris such as sticks, leaves, and dead grass from the bare spot
2. Gently break up the soil in the bare spot with a small trowel or hoe
3. Level the spot so that there’s no low areas where water can collect and pool
4. Spread a small layer of quality top soil over the bare or thin area
5. Evenly spread grass seed over the new soil
6. If you used a lawn seed without a built in fertilizer, apply fertilizer to the new seeds
7. Keep the area moist until the grass matures

If you’re repairing grass that is in a high traffic area, consider re-routing the traffic around that spot with stepping stones so that the new grass thrives and continues to look great.

If your entire yard needs help or you have a large area, consider replacing with sod. Evergreen Lawn Care of Gainesville can quickly and affordably deliver and install sod, or help plant grass seed in bare spots. Call us today!