Patching a Neglected Lawn
First
Decide if there is sufficient lawn grass to develop it into a lawn. If there are large patches without grass, you may be better to start a new lawn.
Lawns That Are Salvageable
Clean up debris and apply WIPEOUT® Max directly to isolated weeds. (CAUTION: WIPEOUT® Max will also kill grass on contact - be sure to read the label).
Prepare bare patches as outlined in the "Starting a New Lawn" section with C-I-L® GOLFGREEN™ Lawn Soil. Be sure to mix C-I-L® GOLFGREEN™ Starter into the soil to give the new lawn a head start.
Follow seeding rates indicated on C-I-L® GOLFGREEN™ Grass Seed labels. Use spreader on large areas to assure uniform coverage.
Keep your lawn wellwatered until the new grass is 7.5 cm (3") high. If area is patched with sod, stamp gently into place, keep well-watered and feed with C-I-L® GOLFGREEN™ Starter prior to sodding.
Shaded Areas
Grass growing under trees competes with tree roots for food. To help strengthen the lawn, feed the shaded area with C-I-L® GOLFGREEN™ Lawn Fertilizer and then feed again 2 weeks later with C-I-L® TREE AND HEDGE FEEDER. Water thoroughly. Bare, shaded patches should be over-seeded with C-I-L® GOLFGREEN™ Shade Mix Grass Seed. This type of grass mixture requires at least 25% sunlight per day. If possible, thin out the tree growth, or substitute a broad leaf ground cover such as ajuga, pachysandra, thyme or vinca.



















