Topdressing/Overseeding of Lawns: Topdressing
and overseeding is a process often applied in conjunction with aeration and seeding. Topdressing adds organic amendments and
nutrients which improve the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of the soil. The results are turf quality and
less resistance to stress.
High quality compost combined with Ground-Fx blower application
system makes both residential and commercial turf maintenance effortless, with far superior results.
Ground-FX Recommendations:
Aerate Turf Area
Apply ½ -3/4” uniform layers of compost - (Seed can be injected at this time)
Rake compost to back fill into aeration holes
Use quality organic fertilizer to maintain microbial population in the soil
Water thoroughly
Benefits of Aeration and Topdressing:
- Increases organic matter content of soil
- Improves soil percolation rate
- Reduces soil compaction
- Reduces thatch
- Supplies plant nutrients
- Can biologically control certain turf diseases
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