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tjredmond
Dec 12, 2006, 04:47 PM
I am a new homeowner and for the first time I have to take care of my own lawn. I live in IL and had my house built in a new development area. Sod is in the front but the sides and back was a seed blanket. I have noticed that even the sod is not as pretty as it was at first and not much grass grew from the seed blanket. I want pretty grass and lots of it. I want to know how to seed "pretty grass" and how to make it healthy and green. Help!!

labman
Dec 12, 2006, 08:39 PM
Where do you live? Most of us in the Northern hemisphere will be looking at yellow grass or snow now until April. Unless you are in a fairly mild climate, likely you missed the important fall fertilizer. Fertilizer, 3-4 times a year, makes a big difference. Follow package recommendations. I would buy a broadcast spreader. The drop spreaders do a better job for the most meticulous workers, but leave streaks for most of us. You can also pay others to do the job.