The Overview
1. PREP
BARE SPOT REPAIR/NEW LAWN
BARE SOIL - Loosen top layer of soil
DEAD GRASS/THIN AREA - Rake area and remove dead grass For best results, add a thin layer of Scotts® Turf Builder® Seeding Soil™ before applying seed
OVERSEEDING
Mow lawn short. Aerate or dethatch to loosen top layer of soil. For best results, overseed every fall
2. APPLY
SMALL AREA - Spread by hand or with a Scotts® handheld spreader LARGE AREA - Apply using a Scotts® drop or broadcast push spreader After seeding, apply Scotts® Turf Builder® Starter® fertilizer, according to directions on package, to boost seed's performance for a thicker lawn that grows in quicker. Lightly rake to move seed and fertilizer into soil
3. WATER
Watering is the critical step to seeding success. Keep the soil moist, by watering frequently (rather than deeply), until the seedlings reach 2 inches tall.
4. ENJOY
Enjoy your beautiful lawn with family and friends. Mow seedling when they reach regular mowing height. For best results, make an application of Scotts® Turf Builder® Lawn fertilizer 6-8 weeks after new seedlings sprout
Late spring and summer are the best times to plant. Seed germinates best when soil temperatures are above 70°F. Freezing temperatures will delay new seedlings
Full sun grass that thrives in scorching summer heat
1 lbs: Overseeding - 1,000 sq ft, New Lawn - 330 sq ft
Seed will begin to grow in 5 - 12 days
Do not apply a weed control product until after at least four mowings.