Can I use Grass-Fast for spot seeding and repairing damaged areas?
Yes, simply cut Grass-Fast with scissors to the desired shape. To hold Grass-Fast in place anchor with Garden Staples or Pegs which are inexpensive and easy to use. It is desirable to double the thickness of the fabric by folding over where the staple is inserted. Put a staple in every 3 to 5 feet. For detailed instructions see the file Repairing and Patching Lawns What are the benefits of Grass-Fast over straw? There are many benefits of using Grass-Fast: – You will usually get 90-95% germination of your seed with Grass-Fast, vs. 50-70% using straw. – You will get almost complete uniformity in your coverage, vs. very spotty results with straw. – You will find your seeds germinate in about 1/3 the time. This is because Grass-Fast warms the soil 10-15 degrees while straw actually shades and cools the ground. This means that you have to spend 3 times the length of time making certain that the soil never dries out. Drying out is death to germinating seeds. – You generally only have to tho
