Care and Maintenance

Care and watering

However your new lawn is installed care is very important, particularly for the first month.

Successful seed germination depends on a few days of special care. To assure proper germination water regularly. We suggest two times a day in warm weather. Keeping the yard moist will maximize seed germination.

You may walk on the hydro seeded surface when watering. Try to walk only on areas that are dry, and try to not disturb the mulch mat.

By watering regularly and keeping your new seedlings from drying out you insure the beginnings of a lawn that will make your neighbors green with envy.

Mowing

Mowing can begin once the new lawn is 3" tall in most areas. Mowing stimulates growth and increases thickness. Set the mower high at first, then gradually lower. Try to cut no more than 1/3 of the grass at a time. One general rule for mowing is that the shorter you want to mow the more often you need to mow to maintain healthy grass.

Fertilizing

About one month after seeding, fertilize your new lawn using a high nitrogen (the first of the 3 numbers on the bag) fertilizer. When we sprayed your lawn we used a high phosphorus or "starter fertilizer" . The phosphorus will stimulate root growth, and in the early stages it is important to get good root growth before you stimulate a vigorous top growth with nitrogen. A good all around fertilizer is 17/17/17 or 15/15/15