Lawn lawns occasionally must be excessively strengthened by root systems and crowds from digestion. The cutting cutting is an effective method for aerating and premare on the lawn. But it is not for each lawn and can damage some lawns.

Read on hearing that lawns and lawn experts say about the advantages – and potential dangers – seeds of griding lawns.

What is a slotted set?

Sowing the slit or sowing on a slice, is an overall method that uses a mature cutting machine and simultaneously add grass seeds to the lawn.

The cutting of the slit allows the grass seed to be deposited directly into the slots, ensuring good contact seeds on the soil for improved germination and growth, says Trugreen’s Brian Feldman.

The seed sowing machine tells the size of the large mower. Vertical disks about 1 inch apartment grasshop slot. The tank holds the seeds of the grass and betrays it behind the discs.

How is the sowing of a slit

Medium shaded seeds, a medium-sized lawn can be done in a day or two. The job requires excessive (or slit-sowing) machine, mower and rake.

1. Grind the lawn: Measure the area of ​​the lawn (length multiplied by width) and purchase the correct amount and type of grass seed.
2. Clean the lawn: Remove the rocks, twigs and other obstacles and be sure to mark the sprayers heads.
3. Mow the lawn: Mow the lawn Short-about 1 to 2 inches.
4. Recharge the container: Pour the grass seed into the device tank.
5. Adjust the machine: Adjust the depth of cutting discs and sowing speed.
6. Passes in vertical instructions: Seeds for a slot of lawn in parallel rows in one direction with half the seeds of the grass. Seeds for the slot vertically on the first rare with the rest of the grass seed.
7. To smooth that thatch: Smooth over some grasses with rake. Swallow redundant heavy.

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The advantage of slit seeds

“The main attractiveness of the seeds of the slit is to ensure that seeds make direct contact with the ground,” says Chrissie Handley, a lawn care specialist on the Turf.

This minimizes a chance for birds or pests by removing seeds or wind or rain that hit or prap. Better protected seeds can be completely germinate and produce a healthier yield.

Best Terms for Sowing the Slot

“The cutting cutting is most often done where the lawn began to lose weight, whether dense traffic or lack of nutrients,” says Jason McCausland, with weed.

It is also a great way to fill naked spots created by lawns, insects or pets, adds McCausland.

When to avoid slot-set

Feldman emphasizes that the sowing of slots is the best for extremely thin and combat lawns, because this method helps thin lawns.

Therefore, generally avoid a slot-set on a well-established lawn, as the machine discs can be killed and destroyed by healthy grasses and root systems.

Although not only recommended that is possible To a slot-seed a pre-existing grass, Handley says.

“You will need to make sure that the machine is in top condition, with sharp blades and correct height adjustment.”

These precautions reduce the chance of disposal or damage to the existing lawn.

Diy vs. Pro Sime-Seje

Although a professional sowing of slit is usually recommended, the cutting seed is near many DIYERS.

“DIY Sirt-Seeding depends on your abilities and want to spend time as it works,” McCausland says.

Many rented yards rents overright machines for about $ 100 a day or $ 375 per week. Homeowners should take more time to learn how to use the machine. Run the slot seeds at a remote location due to the potential for damage to the lawn.

The best time to sit down from slit

The best time to spend the slotted seeds for the cold-season grass is in the fall, says Feldman. Cool-season grass includes varieties such as Kentucky Bluegrass, perennial Ragress and Fescoes.

“The soil remains at an ideal temperature to improve seed germination, while colder air temperatures reduce stress on a new grass,” he says. “This time allows a new grass to establish roots before the winter months.”

You can, however, also slice seating in colder spring months.

Feldman recalls the owners of houses that are successful seed germination and establishment depend on proper watering and fertilization.