| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses various aspects of overseeding. Details problems which may cause thinning turf, including: compaction, lack of light or poor air circulation, lack of water or poor quality water, excessive thatch, improper pH, poor drainage, poor nutrition, weed infestation, improper mowing, and unadapted grasses. Gives advice on proper overseeding, including a step-by-step process: correct existing problems, remove thatch, mow the existing grass as short as possible, remove the clippings, loosen the soil surface, distribute seed uniformly, cover the seed lightly, use organic mulch, roll lightly if necessary, keep seed moist, and continue short mowings, returning to normal maintenance after two or three weeks. Also includes regional, functional, maintenance, and blending considerations when choosing seed. |
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