Things Needed
Seed slitters , also recognise as slit seeder , are the most effective prick for re - seeding heavily damaged or miss lawn . Without the help of a seed slitter , planting field must be till , killing the live grass . But a seed slitter deposits grass seed in shallow slit in the stain increasing soil - seed contact without destroying the survive lawn . source slitters do , however , damage the existing grass ' stem organisation . To ensure that the pasture recovers speedily , look until the start of the pasture ' growing season to reseed .
Step 1
polish off any rocks , branches and debris from the lawn .
Step 2
Dig up all weeds by hand and be sure to take their root system . You will not be capable to treat the weeds or tread on the lawn while the new semen is germinating .
Step 3
Cut the top third of the grass the day before you re - seed .
Step 4
Water the lawn deeply the day before you practice the seed slitter . One to two inches of water will hydrate the Mary Jane ' roots and aid it recover from the seed slitter ’s blades more speedily .
Step 5
Fill the seed slitter ’s hopper or box with seed . Your come slitter ’s manual manual will contain the commend applications programme rates for most types of grass come .
Step 6
Set the seed slitter ’s grass cum hole size of it ( if present on your machine ) to the appropriate size for the case of grass seed you are using ( prescribe by the manual of arms ) .
Step 7
determine the slit depth adjustment ( if present ) on your seed slitter to make 1/4 inch prick in your lawn .
Step 8
Locate the seed rate modification lever ( refer to the manual for its localisation ) and set it to air seed at one-half of the charge per unit recommended for your lawn . The germ software pace can be found in the " seed charge per unit chart " in your seed slitter ’s possessor ’s manual of arms .
Step 9
Engage the ejaculate slitter ’s engine and make your first pass over the lawn , moving in true rows as you would with a lawn lawn mower . Start the seed slitter at its lowest speed and shift up bit by bit until you reach a comfortable speed ( ideally between 3 and 5 mph ) . Lift the seed slitter ’s tines out of the soil while turning at the end of each row .
Step 10
Make a second pass over the lawn , at a 45 degree angle to the first , to disseminate the other half of the ejaculate .
Step 11
Push a lawn roller over the lawn immediately after the seed slitter . This will seal the holes made by the seed slitter .
Tip
wear down pinna , head , eye and foot shelter , glove and a mask whenever operate a semen slitter .
Warning
These didactics are not intend to replace a thorough reading of your seed slitter ’s owners manual of arms . Every machine is different . Do not lock your seed slitter without first consulting its manual of arms .
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