The last step is to add a mulch product to help cover and hold the seeds in place until they begin to sprout.

When the new seedlings emerge, they are going to be hungry! Starter fertilizer will help them grow quickly. Remember, for first seedings ONLY use fertilizer that does NOT contain weed killer.

Lightly rake it in. A quick, gentle raking will help obtain that very important seed-to-soil contact.

After spreading out your seed, walk the area. It is better to touch-up areas now than have unnecessary bare spots later.

It's time to spread the seed! First spread it one way over the whole lawn, then change directions and spread the other way. This ensures full coverage. Lastly, spread a little extra seed on the edges by hand.

A few tips on setting the spreader and figuring out square feet.

Buying good seed starts with reading the tag.

Using tall fescue gives your lawn a fighting chance against trees in the battle for water and nutrients.

Seeds are little baby plants. It's important to create the right environment so they will grow strong.

A landscape rake is a great tool to help move dirt around and level large areas.

This is the perfect time to level out the low areas in your lawn.

How to kill a lawn using a non-selective herbicide. Be careful not to overspray, or you might kill your neighbor's lawn.