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Old 17-06-2014, 03:16 PM posted to alt.home.lawn.garden
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Default Bare spots in lawn again

Guv Bob wrote:

what is underneath them?

dig them out (down at least eight
inches) and break up the soil, perhaps
add a little lime if it is acidic.

get different seed, a mix that will
blend with your existing lawn is best.

not the best time to be doing this
with the summer coming on, you'll likely
have to mist several times a day...

mulch lightly over the seed, but not
too heavy. i don't think i'd use peat as
that can repel water once it gets dry.
clean straw works well enough. or even
grass clippings...


songbird