- 1). Mow the lawn to a 1-inch height.
- 2). De-thatch the area by raking it to dislodge and remove extensive thatching of existing lawn cover. This will also pick up cuttings from the lawn's recent mowing.
- 3). Apply fertilizer to the area. Use 1/2 lb. of nitrogen for each 1,000 square feet of space.
- 4). Add perennial ryegrass to your lawn spreader. Calibrate the spreader's output to 3 to 4 1/2 lbs. of seed per 1,000 square feet, following the spreader manufacturer's directions.
- 5). Push the spreader across your lawn, spreading seed in one direction, then apply grass seed to the next row in a parallel direction. Cover the entire area in this manner.
- 6). Push the spreader across the lawn again, this time in a direction perpendicular to the first application. Cover the entire area.
- 7). Rake the ground again to make sure the seed comes in contact with the soil.
- 8). Water the overseeded lawn lightly several times per day until the perennial ryegrass seeds germinate. Keep the seedbed moist, but do not overwater, as this may cause the seeds to wash away.
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