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Sowing Grass Seed

Ben MurphyBen Murphy Posts: 5
in Tools and techniques

Hi,

I'm going to overseed my lawn but not sure about the right technique and equipment. I have a Scotts spreader thing (photo below) which had a kind of grinding drum in the bottom. I concerned that if I use this the grinding action will damage the seed. Is this right, or is it ok to use?

Thanks,

http://nt.greenfingers.com/images/product_images/new_product_images/TE0272A_l.jpg

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  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,064

    I think those things are very useful for spreading lawn treatments in spring and autumn but for seed spreading all you need is your hand.  Prepare your lawn by first doing any weed, moss and feed treatment and leave it to work according to the instructions.  Cut then scarify and remove loose thatch.

    Rake any bare patches to loosen the soil so seeds can send down roots more easily.  Fill your fist with seed and broadcast whilst walking up and down the lawn in even rows to get a good spread.

    Here's advice from the RHS on reseeding lawns including a tip on using pre-germinated seed - https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=438

     

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  • Ben MurphyBen Murphy Posts: 5

    Thanks, but when I've done this before I don't get even coverage. Do you think my method using the spreader would be ok, or damage the seed?

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