Organic Lawn Recipe

MAINTAINING AN OLD LAWN: in late March to early/mid April

• Mow & rake the lawn removing as much dead grass and thatch as possible
• Spike with a spading fork
• Over-seed with grass seed Apply a balanced Organic Lawn Fertilizer @ 18lbs per 2,000sq ft. when overseeding (use low to middle settings on spreader)
• Apply Soil Activator at a rate of 18lbs per 2000 sq. ft.
• Apply Garden Pearls Calcium at a rate of 18lbs per 2000sq. ft
• Top-dress: Apply a ½” layer of Gardner & Bloome Soil Building Compost over the area and work it into the grass with a bamboo or other flexible lawn rake.
• Always water the lawn for at least 30 minutes after fertilizing or top-dress application and keep the lawn moist until seed germination is complete an new grass has grown to about 2 inches. 
  

INSTALLING A NEW LAWN:

• Spread Gardner & Bloome Soil Building Compost 2-3 inches thick over lawn planting area.
• Work & mix completely with soil to dept of 6 inches
• Apply Organic Lawn Fertilizer at rate 18lbs per 2000 sq. ft.
• Apply Soil Activator at a rate of 18lbs per 2000 sq. ft.
• Sow lawn seed evenly over the area. (See seed application rate on package)
• Rake lightly
• Roll with a garden roller to compact the soil
• Cover seed with and additional ¼” of Soil Building Compost
• Water gently, but thoroughly
  
• Do not let the germinating seed dry out