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kenneth_croisetiere

Spreading Peat Moss

11 years ago

Super quick question Guys and Girls:


I'm overseeding my lawn next weekend and plan on using Peat Moss to aid with retaining moisture during germination. The area I'm seeding is relatively small (2,000 sq ft). I was looking to rent a peat moss roller/spreader, however I've not been able to locate one close by. I was thinking about loading up a wheelbarrow and flinging it with a flat shovel, but I'm nervous that if I spread it too thick, it will actually inhibit the seeds germinating. I was only planning on a 1/4" top dressing.

What are your thoughts folks???


Thanks in advance!


-Ken

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  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    I use a dustpan.

    Put the peat moss in a wheelbarrow. Hopefully it's been properly stored so it is dry.

    Use a hoe, shovel or your hands to break it up so that it is like sawdust.

    Get a load onto the dustpan and wiggle/shake it left and right so that it sprinkles off. Visually, once the soil/seed appears covered, it's thick enough, move on.

    I've used this method a number of times and it works the best for control. (builds strong gripping muscles too)

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