It is supposed to be mid 60's the next few days, unseasonably cool for central NJ for mid September. I bought a bunch of seed to try to get more grass to grow in a section of my back yard that has been predominately crabgrass and clover since spring (about 2K SF). I overseeded in the spring too but maybe started too early and probably didn't put enough seed down in retrospect. It was a cool and wet early spring here too which didn't help.
Its supposed to get back up into the 70's by Tuesday. Should I wait until then to seed? There is also no rain in the forecast for days. I will dethatch the area and aerate a few of the bad sections while it is cool...I dont have anything automated to do the aeration...but thinking hold off on spreading the grass out until the temps climb a bit more.
Thanks in advance.
It's amazing. I couldn't believe how well it worked. People out for walks even stopped me and said, "Where did you get that?"
And another thumbs up to the Greenworks detacher. I’ve had mine for 2 years now and it has worked great.
You can try dressing it with some peet moss
What do you do about mowing after overseeding? Germination can take anywhere from 7 days to 30 days........do you just not mow?
I only use new topsoil, till it and just leave it alone. I wouldn’t use anything else, personally.
I just dethatched by hand since all the machines were sold out. Next fall I will aerate. Basically going to alternate years since both aren’t necessary in the same season. Did it 12 days ago and over seeded with some fresh topsoil. Put down winter fertilizer and lime this morning. Everything is filling in great already in less than 2 weeks.
but the birds do get some, I don't see a lot of birds out there, I don't have a tree on my property, but my neighbors do so the birds do venture over.
but the birds do get some, I don't see a lot of birds out there, I don't have a tree on my property, but my neighbors do so the birds do venture over.
I would rather aerate than thatch also. Especially since some of my yard has soil that can be like a rock. After aerating dump peat or cow manure and work it into the holes