"irrat8ed1" wrote:
I use Scotts brand products, and my lawn is great. If you kill the weeds
and fertilize (and keep it watered) you will be amazed at how in a few
weeks your lawn will be super green and thick. Seeding in the Spring and
Fall is a great way to thicken it up too. Scotts has a "fungus control"
product. After that I'd go with the 4 step program suggested for you
area. (Be aware that if you use the crabgrass preventer you can't seed
for about 8 weeks.) As for the dandelions...I hand spray those with
weed-b-gone for broadleaf weeds. You may have to do it a couple of times
a week for a few weeks...but it is worth it. They wont come back. If
you dig out the dandelions it leaves some of the root and it will grow
back again and again. As far as dethatching you could do that and then
spread some seed to fill it in. Dethaching is is pretty tough on the
lawn, so I usually wait until early fall to do that, though. That is the
best planting time too. Link: http://www.scotts.com/ Don't worry, I'm
not some Scotts rep or something I just like the stuff.

You mentioned lots of moss,your soil may be acidic. A soil sample would be
the best place to start. If you find your soil to be acidic then limestone
is needed. Rule of thumb..50 lbs/1000 sg ft. The granulated lime is the
easiest to spread,use a spreader that is set about 3/4 open. Go over the
lawn as many times as it takes to use up the pr-determined amount of
lime.(you'll need to measure lenght x width)The measurement will also help
you determine how much seed you'll need. (5 to 8 lbs/1000sg ft is a good
starting point)

Also,as mentioned don't use any crabgrass preventer until your new seed has
germinated,and has been mowed at least three times. Use a seed starter
fertilizer at the time you sow.

Stay away from ANY weed control products until you have established your
new seedlings. (at least three mowings.

HTH

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