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How To Encourage New Seed Growth

Posted on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014 at 7:23 pm by dowcoenterprises

Did you aerate and over-seed your turf this year?

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Here are some best practices to care for your baby seedlings and encourage new seed growth:

  • Water immediately after seeding and then keep the seeds moist for approximately 4 weeks.  Lack of water is the top deterrent from proper seed germination. Dowco has applied seed starter mulch to help insulate the seed, keep moisture in and birds out.
  • Continue to mow and blow leaves from turf as normal after they have been watered in, but never rake new seedlings while they’re trying to get rooted.
  • Limit the amount of activity on your lawn for the remainder of the year. New grass seed will begin to germinate within 7-14 days and will reach maturity next spring!
  • If you use Dowco for your renovation, we will fertilize your new seedlings with a starter fertilizer that encourages new growth. We will also return within 30 days for a complimentary spot seeding to treat bare and trouble areas.
Dowco is the premier provider of lawn care and landscape maintenance services. We are committed to improving the quality of your life so that you can spend time doing the things you want to do! Our full service menu includes weekly maintenance of your property, plant health visits, and modern site enhancements.

 

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