Will this product germinate just spreading over the lawn or is an amendment needed?
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Nothing needed, but it's not 100% growth. You may want to take more care than I did. I just loosened soil, spread seed, and watered. Small plants.
977555
Don't know for sure. I just spread it around the perimeter according to the directions On the container.
1741964
Mine has spread and I have not yet put down more seed. However, I do have couple of spots I may add seed. I am on flat ground so I am not washing out.
1573125
It depends on the mass of whats being broadcast. Fertilizer will spread 10-14 feet depending on the granular size. Small grass seed will only spread 6 to 8 feet or so, but the wind is a big factor. You would want to make several passes either way for even distribution.
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I used it last year, and probably wouldn't use it too early in the lifecycle for newly seeded grass. Get your new grass planted and growing for a month or two, then supplement with this.
1421960
I just tried it with sunflower seeds and it worked fine. I don't see any need for spreading bird seed.
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Depends on temperature and what your target weeds are. Read the fold out on the container. It's pretty explicit. but, don't expect this stuff to work. It used to be a wonderful product but something, I suspect the EPA, happened to it.
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May could be late depending on where you are. It should be applied before other non wanted seeds germinate. I try to get it done in early April in the northwest and then again in the fall.
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Spread it by hand..the seeds are really tiny. Did not use lime or compost. I spread it in one spot in early fall and it is up and thick and beautiful. I have 4 large dogs so I use it to fill in areas where the grass has been destroyed. Hope this helps.
525003
I have only used it in my sprouter and edible plants and house/garden...sorry have not used it on lawn. I think it's a great product though.
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Gin: I use covers for germinating seeds for sure, but not afterwards because I find it promotes disease and fungus knats. I happen to use my light stand in a room with forced air heating, and that tends to dry out seedlings. But after they germinate, I can better meet their moisture needs by appropriate watering, or just misting during early days before transplanting. I'd be happy to offer other comments. Good luck!
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I have only used this spreader once so please understand that. I guess it could happen but the product your spreading should drop to the ground. The exception I could think of is if you are putting out a weed and feed as most say to spread when the grass is damp so it would at least stick to the wheels some. Most products are small grains so it shouldn't be an issue. Might there be one that does - it's possible. The feed mechanism is far and away superior to the Scotts's spreaders I have used previously. Don't let the product sticking in the wheels be the only reason you didn't buy this.
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Yes, they suggest that you spray the area with water to activate the product. We have used this product for two years and find that it is the best for preventing new weeds. It doesn't really help for existing but does prevent new growth.
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There are two forms this product Somers in: powder on can/boxes that you have to apply in a checkerboard pattern to the lawn using either a tube applicator or a homemade version (coffee can with nailholes affixed to a pole of some kind). And a bagged, granulated version for applying with a lawn spreader. The lawn spreader version must be less concentrated or something because of the process to make it in a spreadable form. The powder version is way too fine for applying with a spreader.
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I used this product on my lawn. You should follow the directions attached to the container. The amount that is used varies with cool or warm weather. Also with type of grass it is being used on. Be careful as to how it is applied. It will kill good grass.
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It does not matter , whatever it is does not grow. Not one sprig - not one leaf of grass , the stuff is bogus !
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Just follow the directions on the package. I used a seed spreader, put it down like you are putting down fertilizer. You need to water the lawn then.