8 Steps to a Thick, Green Lawn in Just Three Weeks

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I fixed my lawn from a dead, yellow, grass to a luscious, thick green lawn in just 3 weeks!

Tools

  • 40V HP Brushless 21" Self-Propelled Lawn Mower
  • 18V ONE+ HP Brushless Dethatcher/Aerator Kit

Steps

STEP 1

First, remove any dead grass using a dethatcher, which will allow for water, air, and nutrients to penetrate into the soil.

Tools

Dethatcher/Aerator

STEP 2

Next, mow the grass to remove dead grass and any other debris left from the previous step.

Tools

Lawn Mower
mowing the grass

STEP 3

Next, aerate the grass to decompress the lawn. This will allow nutrients and chemicals to reach the soil.

Tools

Aerator
aerate the grass

STEP 4

Use a spreader to apply overseed all over the grass. *Wait two weeks between this step and the next step to allow the grass to grow.

applying overseed

STEP 5

Use the spread to put nitrogen across the grass to promote growth.

adding fertilizer to grass

STEP 6

Add fertilizer to the grass to protect the grass' roots and prevent disease.

fertilizer

STEP 7

Add soil mixture to the grass and turn on sprinklers.

adding the soil mixture

STEP 8

Mow the lawn to finish off the process.

Tools

Lawn Mower
mowing lawn