Start by aerating and overseeeding this fall. Might be worthwhile to get some compost under your seed and some peat moss over the top. Next year don’t forget to pre emergent and fertilize on a schedule.
OneImagination5381
1. Soil test first. 2. PH Test. 3. Spray for weeds. 4. De-thatch (if need) 5. Fine Compost top dressing. 6. Amendments ( if recommended from soil test). 7. Water. 8. Aerated. 9. Level with sand or top soil( if needed). 10. Water. 11. Seed. 12. Cover with cut straw, straw mates, Water.
Wait for spring.
fore69
Seed next weekend, labor day weekend is a great time to seed in your region. Rent a slit seeder. Use starter fert. Keep the seed moist (water 4x per day for 10 minutes). Cover if needed in high sun areas, but that looks like a shady area.
ahbets14
Watch out for ticks
danrennt98
MA lawns are so finicky cuz of sandy soil
Necessary_Routine_69
Top dress the bare areas with loam seed. Fertilizer and water daily.
PHPCandidate1
I’m in Quebec. Rake it up, turn over the soil and seed. Keep moist a couple of weeks.
nsdev0
That’s a gorgeous MA stone wall btw.
vivalorine
Does it need to be all lawn?
Ilikehowtovideos
Core aerate and seed
HeinekenHazed
So many trees, so much shade
rockresy
The bottom one looks like a baby T-Rex just under the surface & the top one looks like an adult long nose wombat.
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Start by aerating and overseeeding this fall. Might be worthwhile to get some compost under your seed and some peat moss over the top. Next year don’t forget to pre emergent and fertilize on a schedule.
1. Soil test first. 2. PH Test. 3. Spray for weeds. 4. De-thatch (if need) 5. Fine Compost top dressing. 6. Amendments ( if recommended from soil test). 7. Water. 8. Aerated. 9. Level with sand or top soil( if needed). 10. Water. 11. Seed. 12. Cover with cut straw, straw mates, Water.
Wait for spring.
Seed next weekend, labor day weekend is a great time to seed in your region. Rent a slit seeder. Use starter fert. Keep the seed moist (water 4x per day for 10 minutes). Cover if needed in high sun areas, but that looks like a shady area.
Watch out for ticks
MA lawns are so finicky cuz of sandy soil
Top dress the bare areas with loam seed. Fertilizer and water daily.
I’m in Quebec. Rake it up, turn over the soil and seed. Keep moist a couple of weeks.
That’s a gorgeous MA stone wall btw.
Does it need to be all lawn?
Core aerate and seed
So many trees, so much shade
The bottom one looks like a baby T-Rex just under the surface & the top one looks like an adult long nose wombat.
I would excavate carefully then replant.