SERVICES
MACHINE SLIT SEEDING
Over time, grass gets old and needs to be replaced. Worn-out lawns invite weeds. It is important to revive lawns that are thin, weak and have minor areas of concern.
Machine Slit Seeding is the best method for overseeding established lawns. It’s an easy way to fill in bare spots, improve the thickness of your lawn, establish improved grass varieties and enhance your lawn’s health and colour.
Slit Seeding machines have verticutting blades that cut through the thatch layer and open up rows of shallow miniature furrows in the soil.
The seed is embedded into these furrows which provide seed-to-soil contact where it can germinate. More seed-to-soil contact means a higher germination rate and a thicker better looking new turf.
The best time to slit seed your lawn is in the fall when the soil temperature is still warm which is necessary for seed germination and the air temperature is cooler which is better for grass growth. If you are unable to overseed in the fall, your next best time is the spring.
Water is essential when seeding a lawn and without it, the seed cannot germinate. Maintaining a light frequent watering schedule multiple times a day until the grass fully establishes is vital to ensure the seed stays moist and does not dry out and die.
Depending on the grass species, it can take weeks or months to fully establish new seedlings. It is important to follow the after-care instructions provided by your lawn technician.