"Jay Chan" wrote in message
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http://www.espoma.com/pdf/garden/GI_4.pdf

You can substitute your own organic brands for Espoma's, although I like
and
use Espoma's organic fertilizers.

Good. I would take a look at their mix. Thanks.

I would also recommend laying down rich
topsoil in the fall, core aerating, then overseeding.

Yes, this is definitely something that I will do in this fall. The
only exception is that I will use finished compost instead of top
soil. I will be spreading out top soil onto the lawn before this fall
anyway. Therefore, I am kind of not wanting to add the same thing onto
my lawn again in fall.

I think you will find that the compost will 'vanish' quickly. Rick, highly
organic topsoil, combined with adequate liming to bring the soil to a better
pH for grass is usually recommended.

If your area experiences substantial freeze/thaw cycles over the winter,
it's also useful to sneak in an additional overseeding right before a
major snowstorm.

Why is overseeding right before a snowstorm useful? Wouldn't that kill
the young seeds that have just germinated?

No, you might get some fall germination but that grass will be fine until
spring. The snow thing is an old timer's trick: The idea is that the snow
insulates the seed, and the daily freeze/thaw cycles really work the seed
into the soil well, until temps warm in the spring and it germinates. It's
worked well for me in zone 7...

Dave