How to Establish a New Lawn

SEED BED, SEED BED, SEED BED

• Till soil 3 inches deep, then level
• Plant seeds both directions 8-10 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft.

TIMING OF AGRICULTURE IS VERY CRITICAL

• For best results plant in the fall (September 15th – Nov. 1st)
• Plant in early spring (February 1st – May 10th)

ROLL TO COVER

• Rolling covers seed with dirt
• Important to cover seed for maximum germination
• Compressed soil holds moisture and less prone to erosion

FERTILIZE

• Fertilize your new lawn or don’t bother to plant the seed
• Use 1 bag of MAGNUM  fertilizer per 5,000 sq. ft.

LIME

• Use 50 lbs. of lime per 1000 sq ft.
• Lime to obtain a ph level of 7 (neutral)

MULCH

• Mulch with 1″ straw to hold moisture

WATER

• Start: Daily
• After germination: weekly, 2 to 3 inches

MOW

• Only after 3″ of growth but before falling over