The dead grass should first be removed with a cultivator. A hand cultivator should be used if the area is small. Use a warren hoe or a diamond hoe if the area is greater. After that, use a shovel or trowel to dig up the area to a depth of two to three inches..
Use your hand to scatter the seed over small areas by flinging it out into the air. Use a hand-held hopper spreader or a walk-behind broadcast spreader to disseminate the seed over vast regions.
As soon as the seeds are sown, cover them to keep them moist, safe from birds, and from washing away during a downpour. You can utilise a variety of mulches for this project. Straw, screened compost, or mushroom soil, in my opinion, are the best options.
Turfgrass kinds vary in how long it takes for the seeds to sprout. For instance, warm-season grasses like centipede, Bermuda, and zoysia grasses can take longer than a month to sprout than fescues, which germinate in about 10 days.
The optimal time to sow grass seed is in the fall in many climates. In contrast to the lowering air temperatures, the still-warm soil of late August, September, October, or November promotes optimal root growth. This is ideal for establishing lawn grasses and encouraging deep root development.
Another excellent time to seed the grass is in the spring. If you live somewhere where springs are lengthy and chilly, it's especially beneficial. During spring planting, it is crucial to keep the seed and the sprouted grass routinely watered throughout the duration of spring, summer, and far into the fall.
If the temperature rises above 80 degrees F, water newly planted grass seed every day. If the weather is cooler, watering should be done every other day. The top inch or so of soil should be moistened before germination.
Many people who are learning how to plant grass seed believe that fertiliser should be added at planting time. Yet, since fertilisers can burn sensitive new grass roots, this is a bad practise. Use an organically granular lawn fertiliser in place of a synthetic one, or top-dress the grass with compost (here's how).