"George.com" wrote in message
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"Mama Bear" wrote in message
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"Warren" wrote :

Mama Bear wrote:
Someone was telling me that they can use a shredder-blower to
shred peat moss and spray a think layer of it all over your
lawn after putting down grass seed, then you water and it
helps keep the moisture in and start the seed so it doesn't
dry out.

What do they call the blower that can do that and what do
they usually cost?

Wouldn't you rather know if it works before you start spending
money?

I've been told it can work. But go ahead. What is it, and can it
work?

peat moss can be expensive, it certainly is for the stuff you buy for
hanging baskets anyway, and may not be environmentally sustainable if
large
amounts are harvested.

Peat moss also dries out very quickly when exposed to air. Then, two things
happen: First, it acts like a sponge and sucks moisture out of adjacent
materials, like your soil. This assumes it remains in place, which is
probably won't if it's been pulverized and there's any wind. The only
correct way to use peat moss on a lawn is to work it into the soil, not just
put it on top.