CARE TIPS

How to care for your new grass seed and straw.

Install Crossfire II grass seed, seed fertilizer and straw Available from Grasshopper Landscaping

For best results:

• Water grass seed lightly everyday until new grass is established
• It is ok to cut the established grass around seeded areas - try to keep off seeded areas
• Cut grass & straw when more than 50% of new grass is visible and tall enough
• Your first cut should be around 14 days after seed installation
• Cut new grass and straw every week once established - water after cutting helps
• Do not rake or remove straw as it will damage those tender grass seedlings
• Straw will disappear as the grass gets thicker - usually after 3 - 4 cuts
• Straw actually becomes new thatch layer to protect your new grass seedlings
• Do not reseed bare spots too soon - let Crossfire do its job to fill in bare spots
• Plan to reseed late summer - you should seed no later than end of September
• Plan to reseed in March if you have bare spots
• Always use seed fertilizer and straw when reseeding

If you have any suggestions or concerns on instructions, let us know!
Updated: May 2009