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Planting
a
New
Lawn
Considering
a
new
lawn?
If
a
lawn
is
planted
correctly,
from
the
beginning,
watering
it
in
the
summertime
will
not
be
as
costly
or
as
necessary
as
it
is
for
poorly-prepared
lawns.
Below
are
a
few
guidelines
to
consider
for
healthy
lawns.
When
to
Plant?
Drainage
Soil
&
Seedbed
-
The
ideal
soil
texture
for
a
healthy
lawn
is
a
sandy
loam
(that
contains
60
to
70%
sand
and
30
to
40%
combined
silt
and
clay.)
-
Peat
moss,
sawdust,
straw
or
other
composted
materials
can
be
mixed
into
the
top
soil.
Till
any
organic
matter
into
the
surface
a
minimum
of
4-6
inches.
-
Before
adding
any
fertilizers,
have
the
soil
tested
to
determine
what
is
needed.
Mix
any
fertilizers
into
the
upper
4-6
inches
of
soil.
-
Rake
away
clods
and
rocks
to
make
a
smooth,
fine
seedbed.
-
Roll
the
seedbed
until
it's
smooth
and
firm.
.Thoroughly
water
the
area
to
ensure
settling
and
reveal
low
spots.
-
Re-rake
and
roll,
and
loosen
Y2
inch
of
surface
soil.
Seeding
-
Spread
one-half
of
seed
in
one
direction
and
then
spread
the
other
half
perpendicular
to
first
seeding.
-
If
spreading
by
hand,
make
sure
it's
a
still
day.
.Slightly
rake
in
seed
to
ensure
good
contact
with
the
seedbed.
-
Seed
should
never
be
covered
with
more
than
~
inch
of
soil
or
mulch.
Watering
Information
on
growing
a
healthy
lawn
was
selected
from
materials
published
by
Washington
State
University.
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