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How to Fix a Patchy, Weedy Lawn | This Old House

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How to Fix a Patchy, Weedy Lawn | This Old House

6,773,500 views October 26, 2014 6:43

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In brief

Revive a thin, weedy lawn by removing dead patches, aerating the soil, and reseeding with the right mix. Roger Cook’s method is ideal for homeowners tackling patchy grass without full replacement.

Questions & answers

What materials do I need?

Compost, 9-3-4 fertilizer, and blended grass seed.

Can I use a hand tool instead of a broadcast spreader?

Yes, a hand-crank broadcast spreader is listed as an alternative.

Description from the creator

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook resuscitates a dying lawn. (See below for a shopping list and tools.)
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Shopping List for Fixing a Patchy, Weedy Lawn:
- compost [amzn.to/2Y70C9F]
- 9-3-4 fertilizer [amzn.to/2Wl2OcS]
- blended grass seed [amzn.to/2ZSBhC3]

Tools for Fixing a Patchy, Weedy Lawn:
- lawn mower [amzn.to/2Vgob2V]
- de-thatching machine [amzn.to/2WpmkFu]
- leaf rake [amzn.to/2ZQX5hl]
- wheelbarrow [amzn.to/2Jhr1xn]
- core aerator [amzn.to/2WjsqqD]
- shovel [amzn.to/2PHDDPk]
- walk-behind broadcast spreader [amzn.to/2VGFedJ]
- hand-crank broadcast spreader [amzn.to/2ZR86iM]

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This Old House published this 6:43 video tutorial on October 26, 2014. It has been watched 6,773,500 times on YouTube.

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October 26, 2014
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