Slit-seeding is not the best way to renovate a lawn in all cases, but it can be a superior way to fill in a patchy lawn or a lawn with lots of large bare spots in it. There are specific times of the ...
Slit-seeding is a highly effective technique for renovating old, thin lawns and repairing dry patches and bare spots. Also called slice seeding, slit-seeding provides better seed-to-soil contact than ...
Slit seeding is an efficient and effective way to overseed a lawn. It offers homeowners a tried and tested alternative to ...
Spread grass the way the pro’s do. Spring grass seeding is challenging due to short growing windows and weed competition. Slit seeding improves germination, protects seeds, and provides even ...
After another lawn-taxing hot summer, now through early October is the year’s best time frame to help the lawn – whether it’s nursing a struggling one or planting a new one. The soil is still warm, ...
Spreading seed Spread the seed uniformly over the soil surface. Seed the lawn in at least two different directions to ensure full, uniform coverage. If you are seeding into an existing lawn, remember ...
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Why I’m planting grass seed the "wrong" way this year

For years, pre-germinating grass seed was the go-to method because it helped speed up establishment, improve germination rates, and reduce the risk of seed washout. But this year, with different grass ...
In fact, germination rates with a slit seeder are 85% to 95% compared to just 30% to 50% with a broadcast spreader. Less Likely To Get Eaten With a drop spreader, your seed is sitting unprotected on ...