Site Preparation

Prior to our arrival to perform the seeding, the soil should be loosened to a depth of 2”, leveled and graded as desired. All objects not to be seeded within the seeding area should be moved to a safe location.

The soil should be damp, but not wet and any desired or needed amendments applied.

A soil test should have been performed to assure the PH of the soil is between 6 & 7 for Bermuda and 4.5 – 6.5 for Bahia. If seeding a mixture, then 6 is a good balance.

To ensure optimal results, it is important that you take extra care of your newly seeded Turf.  Here are some important care instructions to follow unless we direct you to do otherwise.

Traffic
Avoid walking on hydroseeded areas.  Block children, pets, and other pedestrian traffic if possible, to avoid disruption of the seeded mulch or germinating seeds.  You should also minimize traffic after application for 5 to 6 weeks to allow your turf to mature.  Foot traffic can damage new grass.

Watering
Begin to water one day after seeding.  We recommend watering 3 times per day.   For example, set your sprinkler for 8 pm, midnight, and 4 am.  The amount of time per watering cycle will vary depending on your water pressure, but usually 10 -15 minutes per cycle will work well.  The goal is to keep the surface of newly seeded areas consistently moist.   

Once the seed is 100 percent germinated, you can set the watering cycle to every day or every other day, at 5am for example.  This will vary depending on temperature.

For Lawns
Keep an eye on your newly seeded lawn areas and modify your watering to adjust for high temperatures and fluctuations during heavy rains.

Mowing
When your lawn reaches a growth of three inches or more, you can begin to mow.  Warning:  Do not mow more than one third of the lawn (mow 1 inch or less off of the top).

Fertilizer
We recommend you fertilize your new lawn 30 days after the initial application.   Warning:  Do not over fertilize.  Carefully follow the instructions provided on the fertilizer packaging.   We recommend using a high nitrogen fertilizer.  Do not use a fertilizer with weed control during the first 3 months of growth.

Weed Control
Warning – DO NOT USE weed control products on new grass.  Weed control chemicals can destroy fledging grasses.  If you notice weeds growing in your hydroseeded lawn, do not be concerned.  Over time, the grass will grow denser and most weeds will be choked out by advancing grass roots.  Those that remain can be easily removed by hand until your lawn is fully established.

On Going Care
Follow standard lawn care routines to maintain your lawn.  Ask a respected garden center in your area for advice on extended care for your lawn

If you have any questions or concerns call our office 941-322-2375