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What A Broom Can Do To Make Planting Grass Seed A Breeze
By LIBBY THOMPSON
While there’s a broad range of equipment on the market to help you spread and plant grass seed, using a push broom instead can make the process easier and more efficient.
A push broom helps ensure that the seeds come into contact with the soil, which is crucial for germination. Start by clearing the soil of all plant debris, weeds, and dirt chunks.
Next, use a rake to level the seedbed and fill in any holes before distributing seeds evenly with a spreader. The amount of seed will depend on the type of grass you’re planting.
After spreading the seed, immediately drag a push broom over the entire area to mix it into the soil. Once done, you should still be able to see about 10% to 15% of the seed.
Since most varieties of grass seed should only be planted half an inch deep, be careful to only apply light pressure on the push broom and just give the new seed a single pass.
Using the broom will also help keep birds from eating your grass seed, but for an extra layer of protection, you might want to consider adding mulch or straw on top.