Slice seeding is the fastest, most effective method of seeding and it is the only method that Turf Care Enterprises will guarantee providing you adhere to the directions for care, especially watering.
Is an Overseeder the same as a slice seeder?
A slice seeder is perfect for lawns with more patchy growth and burnt grass as it has a higher germination rate. At the same time, the overseeder is ideal when trying to thicken a thin lawn as it does not need a very high germination rate, and it’ll also protect the good grasses.
What is slice seeding?
Slice seeding starts with a piece of equipment called a slice seeder. This machine slices into the soil with steel blades creating furrows. Then it drops the grass seed into the furrows. This method puts the seed directly and securely in contact with the soil, as opposed to just spreading seeds onto your lawn.
Should you aerate before slice seeding?
Grass seed is delivered directly into the slices by means of feeder tubes mounted adjacent to the slicing discs. This ensures soil to seed contact which is essential for adequate germination. The best results occur when core aeration is performed first.
Can I mow after slice seeding?
Mowing Your Slice Seeded Lawn
It may look like your lawn needs to be raked, but those clippings help your new seed germinate and it is best not to remove them. If appearance bothers you, mow the clippings with a mulching mower before watering. Wait two weeks after that initial mowing before mowing again.
Can you slice seed in the spring?
Late spring is beneficial for aerating if the ground is extremely compacted or if there’s an abundance of thin grass. Later spring is best since weeds have established but before they flower. Slit Seeding. Slit seeding lawns is a technique of planting grass seeds that mix dethatching with seeding.
When should you slice seed your lawn?
What About Timing? Both of these procedures are best done in the early fall, by the end of September. The cool, wet weather gives seeds the best chance to germinate before they have to deal with summer’s heat and drought. Then, when spring arrives, your lawn can focus all of its energy on growth.
How does a slit Overseeder work?
Slit seeding utilizes a special machine (a slit seeder) that literally slits the ground and drops seeds in the cracks to give them deeper contact with the soil, ensures better growth, and protects from the elements, birds and other animals (a good rule of thumb when seeding is to ‘feed the soil, not the birds. ‘)
How much is a slice seeder?
Pricing for slit seeding is calculated based on the square-footage of the area you want to seed and the type of seed selected. For most residential lawns the costs starts around $400 and goes up from there. Slit seeding is by far the least expensive way to revive or renew your existing lawn.
How long after overseeding can I walk on grass?
If you’re reseeding an existing lawn, the fresh seed isn’t as exposed, but it’s still fragile enough to warrant staying off the lawn for 30 days.
Should I mow before overseeding?
Mow Low. Before overseeding your thin lawn, cut your grass shorter than normal and bag the clippings. After mowing, rake the lawn to help loosen the top layer of soil and remove any dead grass and debris. This will give the grass seed easy access to the soil so it can root more easily after germinating.
