NEW LAWN INSTALLATION

1.        Kill all old grass and broadleaf weeds with Killzall herbicide. Wait 10 days, water and spray again.

2.        Determine the type of lawn you want, to select appropriate seed.

3.        Measure square footage of sun and/or shade areas.

4.        Bring in a soil sample to Wedel’s for free pH testing and soil analysis.

5.        Apply appropriate soil amendments.

     - To improve clay soil: add gypsum, clay soil conditioner, and Dairy Doo Compost.

     - To improve sandy soil: add sphagnum peat moss and Dairy Doo Compost.

6.       Till soil to about 1-2 inches deep.

7.        Rake to remove stones and debris.

8.        Roll and rake level.

9.        Apply Fertilome Lawn Starter Fertilizer, rake in 1-2 inches deep.

10.     Sow seed.

11.     Lightly rake in seed with back of leaf rake. DO NOT bury seed deep, any seed deeper than the width of the seed seldom grows.

12.     Set seed by watering with handheld nozzle.

13.     Cover new seed with EZ Mulch Seed Protector, EZ Straw with Tack or Straw Blankets.

14.     Water frequently; DO NOT LET SEEDS DRY OUT! A light moistening 3-4 times a day is needed if seed mulch or straw is not used.

15.     If straw other than EZ Straw was used, when seedlings are about 1 inch tall, remove straw. It takes about 10-12 days for Rye, 15-20 days for Fescue, and 20-30 days for Bluegrass.

16.     Begin mowing 10 days after straw is removed. If using pellets or seed protector, mow based on the approximate dates above. Cut at the highest setting. Be sure to sharpen mower blades before first cutting. Frequent mowing stimulates new grass plants to fill-in faster.

17.     Apply Fertilome Lawn Food with Iron at ½ rate after 2^ndmowing.

18.     Apply Fertilome Lawn Food with Iron at ½ rate after 4^thmowing.

19.     Fertilome Weed Free Zone, Broadleaf Weed Control, may be used to spot treatweeds after 5 mowings. Be sure to irrigate lawn 24 hours before weed controlsare applied.

20.     Ask a Wedel’s lawn pro for ayear-round lawn maintenance schedule.

21.     Last but not least, be patient, grass takes a longtime to establish itself. Sometimes depending on site, care and variety ofseed, it takes up to 12-15 months before the grass completely fills in.

Best wishes for your new lawn.

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