overseeding

Hi there, I'm getting excited for Spring because I'm looking forward to improving my backyard. I wanted to share my approach for upcoming lawn care with this group to see whether my ideas are appropriate and/or other suggestions. Some background: I just established my lawn last year. Before...

A week ago I mowed short (1+ inch), dethatched, had the lawn core aerated, and then I topdressed with 1/4" Leafgro, fertilized, and overseeded with Tall Fescue and lightly raked in. Since then I've lightly watered three times a day to keep it moist. The seed hasn't germinated yet, but the...

I've just had the lawn core aerated by a service; today I'll top dress with 1/4" Leafgro compost, then overseed with Tall Fescue and fertilize and lightly rake the seed in. I had thought it was advisable to only lightly water the seed each day during the first week or so until it germinates...