By hand: For smaller areas, remove the dead grass, roughen the soil with a rake and sprinkle a thin layer of seed evenly across the soil.
Slice seeding: A machine slices the ground and deposits seed into the soil at a quarter inch to a half inch deep, and one inch apart. This is good for new lawns or a new type of seed, lawn renovation or lawn thickening.
Lawn aeration: A machine removes plugs from the soil, allowing water, fertilizer and oxygen to be absorbed faster. This minimizes dead grass and soil compaction, while improving durability, appearance and drainage.
Hydroseeding: Water, seed, fertilizer and a protective recycled paper or wood mulch are mixed in a tank and sprayed onto the soil. This helps seal in moisture and increase the growth rate.
Sources: www.hydroseedingexperts.com; www.allislandlandscape.com.
