Preparation
Where do I start? This chapter covers important first-step topics including: killing your lawn, bringing in new dirt, useful tools, trees, and the need to create the right environment for seeds to grow.
Killing the Existing Lawn
Running Time: 1:00
How to kill a lawn using a non-selective herbacide. Be careful not to overspray, or you might kill your neighbor's lawn.
Bringing in Dirt
Running Time: 1:05
This is the perfect time to level out the low areas in your lawn.
Landscape Rake
Running Time: 2:10
A landscape rake is a great tool to help move dirt around and level large areas.
Environment
Running Time: 1:51
Seeds are little baby plants. It's important to create the right environment so they will grow strong.
Competing with Trees
Running Time: 1:07
Using tall fescue gives your lawn a fighting chance against trees in the battle for water and nutrients.