Patching a Lawn
Repairing dead spots in a lawn can be done simply and in little
time. The brown patches must be raked to remove as much dead grass as possible.
Loosen the soil to a depth of 1½-to-2 inches and break up any large
clumps of soil. Choose the right grass seed for the area. Bachman's lawn
experts will be glad to help out. Mix Bachman's lawn fertilizer into the
soil. Sprinkle the grass seed evenly over the spot. The grass seed can be
touching, but don't put it on so thick that the seeds are on top of one
another. Lightly rake the area. Twenty percent of the seed should still
be visible on the surface.
If the seeding is done on a slope, use a light, "weed-free" mulch, such as clean covering hay, or burlap, or a plant guard blanket to cover the seed. If the seeding is on flat ground, a one-quarter-inch layer of peat moss will cover and help protect the seed.
Water the area and keep it moist, but not soggy. The seedlings should start to sprout within 7-to-21 days, depending on the type of grass seed used. Continue to water throughout the growing season. As the grass plants mature, decrease the frequency of watering. Apply enough water to moisten the root zone 4-to-6 inches deep. This will promote deep rooting.
For further information, read online our care sheet on our care sheet on "Seeding Your Lawn".
Revised: 03/10/98
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