Have you ever considered replacing your lawn? These videos will give you an explanation of the project, some reasons to replant a lawn, and the four general steps of planting a new lawn.
This video series is broken down into four chapters, Introduction, Preparation, Seeding, and New Lawn, giving you the ability to watch just the sections about your situation.
Chapter 1: Introduction
These videos will give you an explanation of the project, some reasons to replant a lawn, and the general steps of planting a new lawn.
Introduction
Are you ready to replace your lawn? Join one man on a video journey through the process.
Why I Need a New Lawn
Thinking of re-doing your lawn? Bare spots, damage from disease, settling of soil, and even just having the wrong variety of grass for your lawn are some of the reasons you might want to replace your lawn.
Get a Game Plan
It takes a bit of effort to plant a new lawn, but it is worth the effort. First, the lawn will be killed with a non-selective herbicide, and any low spots filled in with topsoil. After planting the grass seed, a protective "blanket" will be laid on the lawn.
Chapter 2: Preparation
Where do I start? This chapter covers important first-step topics including: killing your lawn, bringing in new dirt, useful tools, trees, and the need to create the right environment for seeds to grow.
Killing the Existing Lawn
How to kill a lawn using a non-selective herbicide. Be careful not to overspray, or you might kill your neighbor’s lawn.
Bringing in Dirt
This is the perfect time to level out the low areas in your lawn.
Landscape Rake
A landscape rake is a great tool to help move dirt around and level large areas.
Environment
Seeds are baby plants. It’s important to create the right environment so they will grow strong.
Competing with Trees
Using tall fescue gives your lawn a fighting chance against trees in the battle for water and nutrients.
Chapter 3: Seeding
What seed should I buy? How much do I need? Watch these videos to find out the importance of selecting the correct type of seed, the correct quality of seed, how to spread seed and fertilizer, and how to cover the seed.
Buy Good Seed
Buying good seed starts with reading the tag.
Using a Spreader & Measuring Your Lawn
A few tips on setting the spreader and figuring out square feet.
Spreading the Seed
It’s time to spread the seed! First spread it one way over the whole lawn, then change directions and spread the other way. This ensures full coverage. Lastly, spread a little extra seed on the edges by hand.
Review Seeding Job
After spreading out your seed, walk the area. It is better to touch up areas now than have unnecessary bare spots later.
Scratching the Surface
Lightly rake it in. A quick, gentle raking will help obtain that very important seed-to-soil contact.
Adding Starter Fertilizer
When the new seedlings emerge, they are going to be hungry! Starter fertilizer will help them grow quickly. Remember, for first seedings ONLY use fertilizer that does NOT contain weed killer.
Covering Up the Seed
The last step is to add a mulch product to help cover and hold the seeds in place until they begin to sprout.
Chapter 4: New Lawn
How do I make sure it lives? Now that the seeds have been planted, learn how to water, watch the seeds become seedlings, and learn what steps to take when weeds begin growing in your new lawn. Finally, enjoy your new lawn!
One Day after Planting
Watering is the most important thing we can do now.
Day 7: They’re poppin!
We have baby grass plants!
Millions of New Plants - WOW!
Have you ever seen a baby grass seed plant? On day 9, we take a quick close-up look at our new lawn.
A Fuzzy Green Surface
We dig up a handful of new plants and look at how fast their roots are growing. All looks good!
4” Tall & Growing Roots!
Time to evaluate how the grass is coming in. We do a little touch-up seeding, look at a root, and talk about some weeds that we find.
Three Weeks after Seeding
After 21 days, we have lots of tall grass. We look at the "three-leaf stage" and discuss the lessons learned from bringing in new dirt.
More on Weeds in New Plantings
Don’t be discouraged if you see weeds and bare spots when you initially seed a new lawn, especially when planting in the spring!
Conclusion
We did it! See our new lawn and get a vision of what your lawn could look like.