Seed Starter Mat Over Existing Grass

Product overview the pennington seed starter mat holds grass seed in place making it ideal for hills and slopes.

Seed starter mat over existing grass.

For pricing and availability. Pennington s seed starter mats are ideal for use on slopes or hills to help hold the seed in place preventing erosion. Follow manufacturer s directions for rates but a typical amount is 3 8 pounds per 1000 square feet of lawn. For pricing and availability.

As grasses mature thinning is normal especially if you enjoy your lawn and use it often. Choose grass seed that is the same type as your existing grass for a seamless lawn. Use seed germination blankets over existing grass if you are overseeding or repairing dead patches. Lawn seed blanket is the all in one biodegradable mulch blanket with embedded grass seed that makes it easy to repair bare spots in your lawn.

Overseeding is spreading grass seed over an existing lawn. Apply a starter fertilizer with a rotary spreader to the area such as an 8 8 8. Ideal for starting a new lawn. The seed starter mats are made from natural wood fibers which help hold the proper amount of moisture around the seed for superior germination.

Plant cool weather grasses in early spring or fall. The biodegradable mats help cut down on erosion protect the seeds from runoff and birds and encourage germination. Done right it s a straightforward process that gets results. Mix well rotted manure or compost into the soil refilling any holes.

Pennington seed seed starter mats are the best way to grow grass seed. If you are not using seeding soil add the starter grass fertilizer on top of the existing soil with a spreader. Pennington 50 ftx 4 ft straw erosion blanket. Smooth the area with a rake and lightly pat it down.

For best results stake down corners and edges do not apply during or if expecting windy conditions and wait to mow until grass is 3 tall. The natural fiber mat holds the proper amount of moisture for reliable germination and helps control weeds while the grass is establishing. Overseeding keeps your lawn competitive and steeped in youth and vigor without starting over from scratch. They also keep weeds from stealing nutrients the grass seeds need.

Just unroll cut to size and water it s that simple. Add seeding soil to the top of your existing soil and smooth with the rake.