whalesteak posted:

Depending on where you live, it might be too late in the season. If it's not, rent an aerator, buy however many cubic meters of compost you need to cover the yard, rent or borrow a seed spreader. Do your research on what type of sun your yard gets, bc grass seed is as expensive as gently caress lately. Aerate first, then seed, then rake the compost and seeds evenly across the yard, trying to break up the soil plugs as you go. I still like to spread a light dusting of straw over a newly seeded yard, but I know they make better products (no weed seeds) nowadays. If I'm getting a late start, I usually stick my grass seed in the freezer for a week before getting started. Don't forget to give it a good soaking every morning before leaving for work.