On Mon, 22 May 2006 23:33:10 -0700, tenplay wrote:

I have been trying to upgrade my front lawn. Last month I reseeded a
10'x10' bald area, and it's starting to look pretty good. I might even
mow the area for the first time next week. I've been reading that one
has to fertilize the lawn regularly to nourish the lawn and discourage
weeds. Someone suggested that the best fertilizer would be a 16x16x16
mix with lime. Is that right? Would it be ok to apply it to the newly
reseeded area too? I live in Western Washington, where we get more rain
than most. In fact it's drizzling right now. Thanks for any advice.

Do a soil test, including a pH test. That will tell you what you
need. Fall feeding is most important. Weed killer products are harsh
on seedlings, so it is best to hand weed your new 10x10 area or wait
until next year to start spot treating the weeds. Your frequent rain
is probably what the grass needs the most.