backyard annihilation in Indianapolis IN

AFAIK, fall is the best time to seed a lawn in most of the northern US. (Intense drying periods of summer are past.)

Shade-mix in one part, your choice in sunny part.

Very likely, you can get seed started before it's time to use leaf-blower, as opposed to rake, to remove leaves from above. Small amount of leaves remaining in place is no problem for grass; in fact, they offer some protection. Worms _love_ maple, ash, most anything but oak.

Depending, you might want to till in peat moss or manure or whatever amendments will help grass, into top 6-8".

Grass will continue growing until hard frost.

HTH, J

I agree on the fall as being the best time. I am told that planting in the fall gives the grass a chance to strengthen a root system before spring.

Also I strongly agree on blower vs mowing for new grass. For the first few mowings, sharpen the blade and keep the bed higher than normal.

One thing though, why amendments to 6-8"? I have always been told that grass "lives" in the top 2" of soil. I could have been told wrong. :-)

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