How to Over Seed a Lawn after Raking or Scarifying

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  • www.lawnsmith.co.uk - After you've scarified or raked the lawn it is very beneficial to sow seed all over to speed recovery and thicken the grass
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Komentáře • 127

  • @mikepembo8297
    @mikepembo8297 Před 2 lety +7

    Probably the first and only video I've seen that doesn't assume a regular person has a plethora of specialist lawn tools for the job. Great video.

  • @steverobinson2389
    @steverobinson2389 Před 4 lety +4

    Watched this plus a few others before reseed my lawn that had almost died in the middle. Four weeks later I was amazed with the results. Now planning to reseed again in September 2020

  • @qazzell
    @qazzell Před 4 lety +26

    The best reseeding video for me...Always come back to it👌

  • @nigelbullock9039
    @nigelbullock9039 Před 3 lety +5

    The master at work. Been buying his products for 4 years and they are excellent

  • @sunlessirondude
    @sunlessirondude Před 4 lety +12

    Brilliant video, loved the way you broke everything down so throughly

  • @dianadimmock5758
    @dianadimmock5758 Před 3 lety +2

    This is something I need to do, having just spent time scarifying my moss filled lawn, hopefully I haven’t messed up doing it now, but I shall follow the advise in this video to overseer. Very useful video

  • @leonelgraca
    @leonelgraca Před 8 lety +33

    Its nice to find videos with people explaining well and that (apparently) know what they are talking about.
    Thanks for sharing.

  • @paulcramer5671
    @paulcramer5671 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you very much, excellent video ... unlike other videos you take the time to show how things can be done manually, even if you haven't got the specific tools can't wait to get started today

  • @obrienqwerty
    @obrienqwerty Před 9 lety +28

    What a useful video. I am a self-confessed lawn addict but intend seeking help for my condition.

  • @1068andy
    @1068andy Před 3 lety +2

    So easy, well explained and the added bonus , he didn’t try to sell a product.

  • @jackiesplanthaven
    @jackiesplanthaven Před 2 lety +6

    This is exactly the video I was looking for. Simple and Easy instructions!

  • @jamescampbell4265
    @jamescampbell4265 Před 4 lety +4

    Excellent tutorial, suitable for numpty amateurs like me as well as proper gardeners.

  • @macey1294
    @macey1294 Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you this is so helpful! The first video I watched on CZcams wanted me to buy about 10 different products and tools... this seems like the good ol' fashioned way that might require a little more elbow grease but a lot less money!

    • @naturalobserver
      @naturalobserver Před 3 lety

      And happily, it's not really more effort at all this way. Dealing with extra products and tools is a pain in itself.... and don't even get me started on dropspreaders - a big energy drain.

  • @panoskotsiakis2312
    @panoskotsiakis2312 Před 4 lety

    Thanks a lot! Easy, simple and clear instructions. A video that it's not "Greek" to me as I live in Greece!

  • @timcruse9054
    @timcruse9054 Před 6 lety +1

    Many thanks two brilliant and informative videos

  • @paulglaser649
    @paulglaser649 Před 2 lety +1

    Another excellent video. Clear helpful and to the point. Thanks for posting

  • @billypeet8031
    @billypeet8031 Před 2 lety +2

    Love the video simple and easy you feel like you can get the job done now

  • @anseralim62
    @anseralim62 Před 5 lety +7

    Honest, educative and commercial restraint free!!

  • @mikey1981g
    @mikey1981g Před 4 lety +4

    Fantastic video, watched a few of these but this has been the best by far because you don't waffle on, your video gives you what you need in a very well presented informative video

  • @scratchgonzo
    @scratchgonzo Před 7 lety +4

    very well made video thankyou for taking the time

  • @lennytheleopard
    @lennytheleopard Před 4 lety +1

    You make it look so easy! I i will give it a go

  • @davidroberts4831
    @davidroberts4831 Před 5 lety

    Hi like your channel plenty of ideas I’ve just got some grass seed for my lawn I’ve just got to wait for weather to Britten up ❤️🇬🇧David

  • @Merlin83b
    @Merlin83b Před 7 lety +19

    Blimey you weren't kidding about this being a good thigh workout! Halfway across my lawn as I type and feel like I've run 5k!

  • @lewlowry3733
    @lewlowry3733 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video! Thanks for the help. Doing this next week

  • @user-cu2vp8pz7s
    @user-cu2vp8pz7s Před 10 lety +15

    Very good video, I must say that I do like that fertilizer spreader!

  • @FH-js6hg
    @FH-js6hg Před 3 lety

    Thank you for your teaching simple and easy👍👍👍

  • @jeromegudgeon
    @jeromegudgeon Před 3 lety

    Clear explanation from an expert.

  • @elizabetsotelo9726
    @elizabetsotelo9726 Před 5 lety +1

    This is what I needed, thanks!

  • @michaelureadi2884
    @michaelureadi2884 Před 6 lety +1

    Very informative video...Many thanks

  • @saraswatih9703
    @saraswatih9703 Před 3 lety +1

    What a beautiful lawn ....

  • @lovethelawn7149
    @lovethelawn7149 Před 4 lety +20

    Hi just watched and thankfully realized I do it the same way, although I do usually add topdressing on top to keep birds off. How well do you find this way stops the bird activity? . From one uk lawn care addict to another, take care 😊. Keep up the great content!

  • @mcneila3
    @mcneila3 Před 6 lety

    really nicely explained. thanks

  • @petecurran3995
    @petecurran3995 Před 4 lety +9

    Great skills, chap!
    My lawn is 300m² and gives me the fear.
    Still, I determine to conquer it this season!

    • @margaretlavender9647
      @margaretlavender9647 Před 2 lety

      Ditto. It would be impossible to do all this hand things. Just impossible with my big lawn.

  • @philyoung7599
    @philyoung7599 Před 5 lety

    Thanks lawnsmith.

  • @MrKittenfur
    @MrKittenfur Před 8 lety +6

    great video , very informative .

  • @amourmtungo623
    @amourmtungo623 Před 3 lety

    Thank you lawnsmith good job

  • @someblokecalleddave1
    @someblokecalleddave1 Před 6 lety +1

    Very commendable.

  • @davewhelan4992
    @davewhelan4992 Před 4 lety

    Simple explanation and methods. Articulate too. Which helps.

  • @ksyvrbc
    @ksyvrbc Před 8 lety +8

    very concise. thanks very much

  • @joefriday950
    @joefriday950 Před 7 lety +2

    Great video. Thanks

  • @davidmorrison6471
    @davidmorrison6471 Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent. Very clear thanks

  • @jackframpton3652
    @jackframpton3652 Před 9 lety +1

    good video. thank you.

  • @webbtz3591
    @webbtz3591 Před 3 lety

    Great advice .

  • @Homebased_Official
    @Homebased_Official Před 7 lety +7

    very great video

  • @LilyellaLondon
    @LilyellaLondon Před 8 lety

    Thank you

  • @sreemtech
    @sreemtech Před 3 lety

    Thank you for sharing

  • @lisah6076
    @lisah6076 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks. I like the shuffle if you don't have a roller. I don't know what people driving by would think 😆

  • @timeprint1117
    @timeprint1117 Před 4 lety

    Great video

  • @Tomanart
    @Tomanart Před 4 lety

    Very good video

  • @thepie4052
    @thepie4052 Před 5 lety

    Great vid 👍

  • @chocksaway100
    @chocksaway100 Před 6 lety

    Informative video thank you.

  • @margaretpark4961
    @margaretpark4961 Před 7 lety

    Trying my best Fingers crossed.

  • @LawnsmithTV
    @LawnsmithTV  Před 10 lety

    Pete, start mowing as normal but on the highest setting for the first 3 months. A sharp mower is beneficial.

    • @probrexit7352
      @probrexit7352 Před 3 lety

      Am I right in thinking you put fertiliser down straight after seeding?

  • @davidfisher3273
    @davidfisher3273 Před 4 lety

    Very good

  • @carmelellis817
    @carmelellis817 Před 4 lety

    Great...thanks x

  • @yahgoshen5815
    @yahgoshen5815 Před 3 lety

    Very nice

  • @SiJax1
    @SiJax1 Před 4 lety

    Purchased the shoulder spreader based on your excellent supportive videos. Would you mind advising what setting you were using in this clip, please? I found that I was on practically the lowest setting for fertiliser once I'd performed the required maths. Thank you.

    • @LawnsmithTV
      @LawnsmithTV  Před 4 lety +1

      We can only supply settings for our fertiliser so email for more info at thelawnsmith@lawnsmith.co.uk

  • @marcink8472
    @marcink8472 Před 3 lety

    Thanks 👍

  • @aok1951
    @aok1951 Před 4 lety +1

    Very useful video - solid, easy to follow advice without all the hyper razamataz.

  • @leeedwards3783
    @leeedwards3783 Před 3 lety +2

    Great video. Thank you for sharing. I have just scarifier my lawn which is now looking a bit bare. I also added a combined fertiliser and weed killer which says I shouldn't over seed for 2 weeks. When I do overseed, will I need to add more fertiliser? Can I walk on the grass after overseeding? Thanks for your help. Regards

    • @LawnsmithTV
      @LawnsmithTV  Před 3 lety

      At least 2 weeks. Adding more will depend on what you first used. Enquire here thelawnsmith@lawnsmith.co.uk

    • @ciararespect4296
      @ciararespect4296 Před 3 lety

      @@LawnsmithTV hi I have used electric lawn raker and. Aerated with metal tines but haven't got a scarifier ? Do I really need one? Also do I really need the fertiliser broadcaster or can I do that by hand. I have a seed spreader but seems I don't really need it.i only have 25sqm lawn

  • @jameshenderson4225
    @jameshenderson4225 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for the vid, very clear & useful 👍🏽😁 Can this be done in May/June or better to wait until the Autumn?

  • @zakeebanks9757
    @zakeebanks9757 Před 3 lety

    Great video. What fertiliser would you recommend for a south facing lawn that is only 4 years old

    • @LawnsmithTV
      @LawnsmithTV  Před 3 lety

      Have a read of this Zake www.lawnsmith.co.uk/lawn-care-advice/how-to-feed-lawn

  • @Homebased_Official
    @Homebased_Official Před 7 lety

    Hi there, Quick question Should i mow the lawn before seeding or can i just spread the seed on a grown lawn

    • @LawnsmithTV
      @LawnsmithTV  Před 7 lety +2

      Emmanual, you need to rake or scarify first as in the first video of the playlist
      www.lawnsmith.co.uk/lawn-care-videos/aerate-rake-scarify/scarify-rake-lawn.htm

  • @margaretlavender9647
    @margaretlavender9647 Před 2 lety

    All excellently shown. BUT, all this hand worked sowing, brushed into soil……but you have here a small lawn! Mine is so much bigger.

  • @ziabasit8745
    @ziabasit8745 Před 4 lety

    this is a good video - how do you stop the birds eating the seeds?

    • @LawnsmithTV
      @LawnsmithTV  Před 3 lety

      Cover with a large sheet of polythene for a couple of weeks

  • @hkschannel5826
    @hkschannel5826 Před 4 lety

    During germination can i step on the lawn to move around and place the sprinkler at different spots, will it not damage the young grass popping out of the seed if i step on it?

    • @LawnsmithTV
      @LawnsmithTV  Před 4 lety +1

      You can but no twisting and tread gently

  • @michaelwaring6110
    @michaelwaring6110 Před 2 lety

    Hi would this be ok to do in march in the uk? Great video thanks.

    • @LawnsmithTV
      @LawnsmithTV  Před 2 lety

      Michael, I would suggest April is a better time. Read this www.lawnsmith.co.uk/lawn-care-advice/scarifying-raking/when-to-rake-or-scarify

  • @Teal4704
    @Teal4704 Před 3 lety

    Great,!,

  • @kevinbishop8886
    @kevinbishop8886 Před 5 lety +2

    A good video and very informative. Just two questions.1 How much seed in grams per square metre should I use. 2. What fertiliser should I use and how much per square metre for overseeding.

    • @LawnsmithTV
      @LawnsmithTV  Před 5 lety

      Depends on the seed or the fertiliser. Visit www.lawnsmith.co.uk/ for details

  • @Teddibere1
    @Teddibere1 Před 4 lety +1

    When should you apply TOPSOIL?? BEFORE seeding, so the seed has nice new soil to fall onto, or AFTER, hence covering the seed lightly? Many thanks. Thank you for your SUPERB VIDEOS Teddy UK

  • @lindsayblack2179
    @lindsayblack2179 Před 5 lety +1

    Please could you tell me what time of year is best to do this. I assume spring but would like to do it in October if possible.

    • @LawnsmithTV
      @LawnsmithTV  Před 5 lety

      Lindsay, spring and autumn are the typical times to over seed. Hope that helps

  • @PaulJones-bw8io
    @PaulJones-bw8io Před 5 lety

    Hi thanks for the video.
    How long after overseeding can you cut the grass ?

    • @LawnsmithTV
      @LawnsmithTV  Před 5 lety +1

      Mow as normal on a dry day with sharp blades on a high setting

  • @robplatt236
    @robplatt236 Před 3 lety

    Hi. How long after reseeding can you rake the lawn for leaves?

    • @LawnsmithTV
      @LawnsmithTV  Před 3 lety

      You need to be very gentle for at least the first 8 weeks. Best to seed in spring if leaves are going to be an issue

  • @maddogmccafferty
    @maddogmccafferty Před 4 lety

    Could you use iron sulphate as the fertiliser?

    • @LawnsmithTV
      @LawnsmithTV  Před 4 lety

      Read this www.lawnsmith.co.uk/topic/fertiliser-advice/iron-sulphate-green-lawn

  • @xabi1417
    @xabi1417 Před 4 lety

    So is it correct to add fertiliser directly after seeding. Or is the video cut over multiple days?
    Ps wish you were still active on youtube. Your websites Awesome!

    • @LawnsmithTV
      @LawnsmithTV  Před 4 lety +1

      Yes it is

    • @trystanhughes8859
      @trystanhughes8859 Před 2 lety

      @@LawnsmithTV sorry, yes it is correct to fertilize directly after seeding or yes the video is cut over multiple days?

  • @adampug206gti
    @adampug206gti Před 3 lety

    I take it this would be for lawns that are already established and you just want to do a top up??

    • @LawnsmithTV
      @LawnsmithTV  Před 3 lety +1

      Correct Adam. Usually after raking or scarifying.

  • @tomg3245
    @tomg3245 Před 3 lety

    I've just scarified the lawn ,1st April (yer April fools day) is it too early to overseed now

    • @LawnsmithTV
      @LawnsmithTV  Před 3 lety

      Go here for advice Tom www.lawnsmith.co.uk/lawn-care-advice/scarifying-raking

  • @thomasrobertson9742
    @thomasrobertson9742 Před 2 lety

    What type of fertiliser would you use

    • @LawnsmithTV
      @LawnsmithTV  Před 2 lety

      Use one of our seasonal feeds Thomas www.lawnsmith.co.uk/lawn-fertiliser-products

  • @SuperKiko112
    @SuperKiko112 Před 8 lety

    whats that thing you used to spread the fertiliser? thx

    • @LawnsmithTV
      @LawnsmithTV  Před 8 lety

      +SuperKiko112
      You'll find it here www.lawnsmith.co.uk/prod/fertiliser-seed-spreaders/super-shoulder-fertiliser-spreader.htm

    • @SuperKiko112
      @SuperKiko112 Před 8 lety

      +LawnsmithTV thanks for all the tips . ive subscribed.

  • @charlesbaldo
    @charlesbaldo Před 4 lety

    For those of us in the USA a fortnight is 14 days

    • @Jasesaint
      @Jasesaint Před 4 lety

      Nice - I didn't realise it was a word Americans did not use, normally we hear the common differences but I guess there's hundreds!?

  • @jaysteezy_srt6896
    @jaysteezy_srt6896 Před 3 lety

    Do I cut my lawn short before doing this?

  • @Blue60
    @Blue60 Před rokem

    Do you need to put topsoil on the seeds?

  • @pinctinc
    @pinctinc Před 8 lety +1

    can i overseed in fall(september)?

    • @LawnsmithTV
      @LawnsmithTV  Před 8 lety +1

      Spring or autumn (fall) is the best time

  • @partick98
    @partick98 Před 5 lety

    What fertiliser would you recommend for over seeding?

    • @LawnsmithTV
      @LawnsmithTV  Před 5 lety

      Graeme, it depends on the season. Have a look at these www.lawnsmith.co.uk/cat/lawn-fertiliser-products

  • @tabban21
    @tabban21 Před 3 lety

    What lawn seed did you use ? Can you provide link please

    • @LawnsmithTV
      @LawnsmithTV  Před 3 lety +1

      They are here Tom www.lawnsmith.co.uk/lawn-grass-seed

    • @tabban21
      @tabban21 Před 3 lety

      @@LawnsmithTV awesome thanks!

  • @darrenmarshall6807
    @darrenmarshall6807 Před 5 lety

    What fertiliser do you use? 11-5-5?

    • @LawnsmithTV
      @LawnsmithTV  Před 5 lety

      Darren, it depends on the season. Have a look at these www.lawnsmith.co.uk/cat/lawn-fertiliser-products

  • @lesliewhicker7409
    @lesliewhicker7409 Před 11 měsíci

    Why no top dressing

    • @LawnsmithTV
      @LawnsmithTV  Před 10 měsíci

      Please see this article for our advice on when we would apply a top dressing - www.lawnsmith.co.uk/lawn-care-advice/soil-lawn-top-dressing/why-apply-top-dressing

  • @telabib
    @telabib Před 4 lety

    How do i stop the birds from eating the seed.

  • @margaretlavender9647
    @margaretlavender9647 Před 2 lety

    Blimey! 5 mins watering every day for the next fortnight!!.?? That’s impossible with my big lawn.

    • @LawnsmithTV
      @LawnsmithTV  Před 2 lety

      Hi Margaret. Nice to have a big lawn which as you say is difficult to water therefore time your seeding to coincide with wetter weather just as the farmer does.

  • @yahgoshen5815
    @yahgoshen5815 Před 3 lety

    Very nice