{"id":3025,"date":"2019-05-28T12:39:20","date_gmt":"2019-05-28T17:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flagshipinsuranceservices.com\/?p=1423"},"modified":"2019-05-28T12:39:20","modified_gmt":"2019-05-28T17:39:20","slug":"tips-for-reseeding-bare-spots-in-your-lawn-this-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flagshipinsuranceservices.com\/index.php\/2019\/05\/28\/tips-for-reseeding-bare-spots-in-your-lawn-this-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for reseeding bare spots in your lawn this spring"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you disappointed with how your lawn looks this spring? Do you have bare spots? Harsh winters, insects, animals, and disease can wreak havoc on your lawn. While I\u2019m not striving for the perfect lawn, I do take pride in having a nice, healthy one.<br \/>\nIf you\u2019re frustrated with how your lawn looks and you want to fix the bare spots, you can! For existing lawns, lawncare professionals recommend core aeration and over seeding in the fall. This process promotes overall healthy growth and can help thicken it. However, you can add seed to your lawn in the spring and experience good results.<br \/>\n<strong>Here are some tips for fixing your lawn.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>1. Determine the best time to plant.<\/strong> Depending on where you live, certain times of the year will generate better results. In the Midwest, cool-season grass seeds will germinate when soil temperatures consistently range between 50 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit. If you live in southern states, warm-season grass seed will germinate when soil temperatures are between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.<br \/>\nIf the soil temperatures are confusing, a less technical rule of thumb is grass seed germinates when the air temperature is consistently between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.<br \/>\nLastly, if you experience a cool spring or summer, germination may take longer, or it may fail.<br \/>\n<strong>2. Prepare the site.<\/strong> Watering a bare spot will not get the grass to regrow. Site preparation is needed. Before planting the seed, make sure that weeds, exiting grass, sticks, and rocks are removed. After the area is cleaned up, rough up the soil or lay down some fresh topsoil. The layer of topsoil only needs to be about a quarter inch thick. This allows the seed to connect with the soil. Laying seed on a hard, compact surface won\u2019t work well.<br \/>\n<strong>3. Select the appropriate grass seed.<\/strong> This may seem like a no brainer. All you need to do is visit your local retail store and buy what\u2019s on their shelves, right? While your local retail store will carry products that contain a mixture of seed that\u2019s appropriate for your area, there are a few things you should consider.<br \/>\nDoes your lawn get full or partial sun?<br \/>\nDo you have pets?<br \/>\nDoes your lawn get light, moderate, or heavy foot traffic?<br \/>\nFor example, Kentucky Bluegrass or Bermudagrass are good for heavy-traffic lawns. Perennial Ryegrass is good for light to moderate traffic.<br \/>\nFor small areas I\u2019ve used a product that contains a combination of grass seed, mulch, and fertilizer all in one and enjoyed success.<br \/>\n<strong>4. Determine the correct grade.<\/strong> For small patch jobs, determining the correct grade isn\u2019t critical. All you need to do is make sure the soil is flat. If you\u2019re reseeding your entire yard, you can do it yourself however, the process is more complicated. Your yard should be graded so that water flows. The last thing you need or want is large mud puddles in your yard or water running towards your home. If you run into trouble, contact your local landscape professional.<br \/>\n<strong>5. Apply the seed.<\/strong> Gently sprinkle the seed on the bare spot until it\u2019s sufficiently covered. You still should be able to see the soil.<br \/>\n<strong>6. Water gently.<\/strong> After you\u2019ve planted your grass seed, briefly and gently water the soil two to five times per day. The number of times to water will depend on the temperature. The goal is to keep the soil moist.<br \/>\n<strong>7. Don\u2019t get frustrated.<\/strong> Depending on the type of grass seed you\u2019ve planted, germination can take from 5 to 30 days. If you don\u2019t see acceptable results after 30 days, give the process another try, or consider waiting until fall.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you disappointed with how your lawn looks this spring? Do you have bare spots? Harsh winters, insects, animals, and disease can wreak havoc on your lawn. While I\u2019m not striving for the perfect lawn, I do take pride in having a nice, healthy one. 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