Grass seed

[Binkley'sLC]

I had a job this summer where I put some seed down for a customer (premium seed from supply house) and it came up patchy. Basicly by the end of the summer it looked thin and patchy. What did I do wrong? Need more seed? Also do you charge to come water it everyday or leave that to the c
customer?
Thanks for any info.
Binkley's L.C.

[lclandscapes]

I had a job this summer where I put some seed down for a customer (premium seed from supply house) and it came up patchy. Basicly by the end of the summer it looked thin and patchy. What did I do wrong? Need more seed? Also do you charge to come water it everyday or leave that to the c
customer?
Thanks for any info.
Binkley's L.C.

Generally, when you put seed down, put down more than is needed. Seed is sometimes a little funny about germination. And yes I would charge the customer to come to home and water it for him.

[crzymoe]

If you leave it to the homeowner to water, be sure to tell them how much and how often. Best time is early morning or late afternoon/evening. AT what rate did u seed? what kind of seed did u use, and what time of year?

[RRS]

I had a job this summer where I put some seed down for a customer (premium seed from supply house) and it came up patchy. Basicly by the end of the summer it looked thin and patchy. What did I do wrong? Need more seed? Also do you charge to come water it everyday or leave that to the c

Since you're in PA I'm assuming you put down a cool season seed. Where you went wrong was putting it down in the summer. Had you planted it in the fall the roots system would have had more time to develop. Planting cool season grass anytime other than fall is a waste of time usually. Also, did you prep the soil in any way? The more time you spend prepping the soil for planting the better germination rate you'll have.

[pow]

What did you do exactly before we can really help you. Such as did you areate, fertilize, put straw on top, did it get enough water, did it get too much water, is the location shady, sunny.

[CK-1]

RRS made a good point. Planting grass seed in the summer is a "no no". The best time is in the fall and lawn prep. like raking and/or aerating is key..

[mariner]

Best time is early morning or late afternoon/evening.

First part is right

[Binkley'sLC]

Thanks for all the input everyone. Sounds like I did some good and some bad. Summer seeding and letting the customer water it were the two biggest issues.
Thanks,
Binkley's L.C.