What is the surefire way to remedy missing grass areas on my lawn?

Lenny
by Lenny
  9 answers
  • Amanda Amanda on Apr 05, 2018

    Hi Lenny. I would put about one - two inches of top soil on the bare spots. Then put grass seed down. I use a spreader, but if they are smaller areas you can just sprinkle them. Next take a garden rake and gently rake in the seed. Last cover with hay. This helps keep it moist and also keeps the birds from eating the seeds. Water it everyday for about 3 weeks. This is the only thing that works for me. The hay really helps. I also invest in the better seed brands. Good Luck!

  • Linda Sikut Linda Sikut on Apr 05, 2018

    Hi Lenny,

    Click on the link below to read an article about this topic from HGTV. Wishing you the best.

    https://www.hgtv.com/design/outdoor-design/landscaping-and-hardscaping/how-to-repair-bald-spots-in-your-lawn

  • Gk Gk on Apr 05, 2018

    I rake up the areas to remove any dead grass, loosen up the dirt, and sprinkle seed, then cover with some top soil. If you get grass seed with annual rye in it--the grass will come up fast--and it will look great. However--you need to also add grass seed that comes up every year. The annual rye will die out in the fall or in the very hot summer sun.

  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Apr 05, 2018

    thatch and remove any dead grass, apply a few inches of top soil, lime grass seed for your location, starter fertilizer, top with peat moss and keep moist until germinated

  • Laura Cooper Laura Cooper on Apr 05, 2018

    There's a nice grass patching product that has seed mixed in with newspaper. It helps to retain moisture and makes it easier to see what you are doing

  • William William on Apr 05, 2018

    Restoring grass to bare spots on your lawn caused by piles of leaves or objects remaining on the grass too long can best be accomplished by overseeding--as opposed to bare spots caused by insects and diseased grass that require a cure before restoration. Here are a few steps to ensure the best results for your efforts.


    Start by raking away the leaves, dead grass or thatch to expose bare soil wherever the turf has completely died. Grass seeds need to be in contact with earth before they will grow.

    Add a seeding soil to the raked spots to ensure a good germinating and growing medium. Shovel it onto the bare spots and then distribute the soil with a leaf rake until it 1/2- to 1-inch thick.

    Research the Web for assistance in choosing the correct type of grass seed for your project.

    Use a hand-held spreader for small spots, because they are easy to control.

    Check the back of the grass seed package for directions for overseeding versus planting a new lawn. Manufacturers will provide data indicating how much area the package of seed will cover and whether or not you should go over the lawn twice. Set the dial or gauge on the spreader to open the gate to the correct setting for the desired coverage. Load the hopper with seed and start broadcasting.

    Add fertilizer specifically formulated to stimulate root growth and make the new grass grow thicker and faster. Rake lightly to put the seed in direct contact with the soil.

    Apply more soil on top. Spreading it out until it is about 1/4-inch thick.

    Give the newly-seed area a good watering with a sprinkler and continue watering daily until the new grass is established.



  • Tae Tae on Apr 06, 2018

    I have had good luck with grass seeds