Basic Seeding Tips

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Seeding your lawn can have great rewards if done properly. The first thing you have to do is to select a grass type that is suited to grow in your area. Then, measure the surface area of your lawn to determine the amount of seed you'll need. The information printed on the seed packs will tell you how much seed is needed per square foot. Take note of this information when you purchase seed at your local nursery. Two or three days before sowing, it's important that you apply granular fertilizer over your lawn.

Next, you have to level the soil in the same manner described in "Sodding Tips". Set your seed spreader at the right setting and fill it with half of the seeds you need. Walk at a steady pace as you start sowing. It's best to move back and forth the length of your lawn in alternating directions. After you've covered the entire lawn surface with half the seeds, walk along the width of your lawn (perpendicular to your previous direction) and sow the rest of the seeds. Doing this will make the seed distribution more even.
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To prevent the seeds from drying out, cover your lawn with a layer (about 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch) of organic mulch. Peat moss or ground bark can work well for this job.

Next, level the mulch and soil with a water-filled roller to firmly press the seeds against the soil and to make sure that they'll get a good amount of moisture. Water your lawn until it is moist to a depth of roughly 6 to 8 inches. The water pressure should be low, because high-pressure watering will wash the seeds away.

To ensure that the seeds will grow a healthy layer of grass, keep the lawn moist until the new grass grows to a height of a few inches.