How To Seed/Overseed
Sowing a new lawn
- Existing lawns should be removed using a turf cutter, spade or weed killer.
- Dig over the area to a depth of 150mm-220mm (6-9"), ideally using a rotovator, removing all weed and large stones.
- For best results mix Rolawn Soil Improver into the soil.
- To ensure your new lawn is fed correctly mix Rolawn GroRight Lawn Establishment Fertiliser into the soil. Firm the soil by lightly rolling or treading and rake to a level finish.
- Sow the seed, preferably in a number of passes to achieve an even spread. Lightly rake the seed into the top 12-25mm (1/2 - 1") of soil.
- Firm down by treading or lightly rolling.
- The seed bed must be kept moist. Water well, using a fine spray if necessary.
- Start mowing when grass is 50-80mm (2-3") high, then gradually trim down to 25mm (1") as the lawn thickens up.
Overseeding an existing lawn
- Mow the lawn to approximately 25mm (1").
- Using a spring tine rake break up and remove thatch.
- Using a garden fork, spike the lawn to a depth of approximately 150mm (6") at 300mm (12") intervals.
- If the lawn has not been fed in the last 4 months, apply Rolawn GroRight Spring or Autumn Lawn Food 4 or 5 days before sowing.
- Sow the seed evenly across the lawn.
- Rolawn Lawn Seed can be mixed with Rolawn Lawn Topdressing and brushed into the lawn.
- The newly sown area must be kept moist. Water well, using a fine spray if necessary.
- Bare patches can be sown without treating the whole lawn. Apply the same procedure as above, but use sowing rates as for a new lawn.
