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Turf report thanks Murf
Frank, glad to be of assistance.
I do not however bear any responsibility if you wear out your mower dealing with that newly invigorated lawn.
As an aside, being in the business I am, I get asked about turf a LOT. My advice is always the same, what you end up with is a direct result of what you start with. With a minimum of the RIGHT effort, you make a beautiful lawn out of nearly anything.
Best of luck.
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Turf report thanks Murf
Jason, first things first.
If you haven't already done so, take a soil sample and have it analyzed. This is a critical step!! If you don't know the soil conditions you cannot amend the soil and add the proper level of nutrients to ensure the lawn gets off to the best possible start. Generally speaking, in your part of the world you will need both lime & fertilizer unless the topsoil you speak of is high quality triple mix already.
Next, don't forget to mulch the newly seeded lawn. The seeds will need protection and the moisture holding properties that will provide.
Finally, watering the newly seeded lawn. The primary thing to remember is that in order to germinate the seed must be both, very near the surface, and kept moist. The best way to do this is with frequent light waterings. The sunnier and or windier it is, the more often you water. If in doubt, wet it down!!!!
For an 'average' early autumn weather, a good soak very early in the morning, and maybe another just past lunch will usually do the trick. Avoid watering in the evening though, water on the plant leaves and a warm night is a perfect situation for some types of fungi which can wipe out a young lawn in days. Usually before you notice or can do anything about it.
Basically you want the soil constantly damp for the first 3 weeks, then for the next 3 weeks water 2 or 3 times a week, always first thing in the morning, as early as possible, then scale back to 1" - 2" of water at least once per week. Begin mowing when it reaches 3" and if possible with a mower equipped with a bagger, otherwise gently rake it to remove the clippings.
Best of luck.
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