jIM wrote:
If a new construction house is seeded and strawed, how long before I
can predict those bald spots don't have seed? meaning I see bare
spots after 7-10 days, should I put down more seed, or have some
patience?

Some weeds were on dirt when seed as put in. Thoughts on removing the
weeds? Do I risk killing the new grass planted close to the weeds?

Does straw disintegrate/ decompose or do I need to rake it? When do I
rake it?

It would help a lot to know where your new home is located. Advice for
Seattle WA, Atlanta GA and Cleveland OH would not be the same. Also when
was it seeded and with what kind of seed?

Assuming middle of the road cool weather grasses, I would suggest not
worrying until the grass is well established. Make sure it does not totally
dry out and that you follow the instructions you received about watering and
the first cut. After the second cut, if you still have large empty areas,
you might try to reseed them. Thin spots will fill in. After at least 60
days after the first cut, you can consider some weed control. I would
suggest caution and use minimal applications, spot application if possible.

Fall will be the time to really take a look and address any remaining
thin or bare spots. Fall is the best time of the year to start grass in
most of the US. Trying to start grass in mid-summer is doing it the hard
way.

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Joseph Meehan

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