Seed w/ Aeration or Topdressing

Seeding Overview

Premier Turf uses 2 different seed blends to that each contain a mix of Fescue, Rye Grass, and Kentucky Blue-Grass. We use shade and sun specific seed ratios to ensure the best results, 100% guaranteed. Our goal is to thicken your lawn’s thin and bare spots to add a layer of defense against impeding, invasive weeds.

We strongly suggest having your lawn seeded in either the spring or fall, when temperatures are optimal for seed germination and root development. Seeding is best when day time temperatures are consistently at a minimum of 12 to 15 degreed Celsius, while night time temperatures are not lower than 10 degrees Celsius. Premier’s hearty blends of seed is ideal for Ottawa’s varying climate, and will ensure that your lawn will thrive throughout the year.

It is important to keep seeded areas watered daily, at a rate of 10 to 15 minutes per area, for a 14 to 21 day period in order to ensure a prosperous growth rate. Premier guarantees to use industry leading seed blends, to ensure we bring your lawn to the next level.

Aeration Overview

Mechanically remove 3 inch cores from your soil base to aid in various key aspects like; de-compacting the soil, pruning existing roots system, directly exposing roots to water, air & nutrients, and improving the overall turf health.

Seeding after an aeration, with a specific blend of sun or shade favorable seed type, will ensure long term success. Most seedlings will be primarily noticed growing from the deep pockets and holes created by the aeration. This seeding method is ideal in thickening a lawn with small bare patches or minimal thinning throughout. Once complete, water as needed in hand with weather for the following 14-21 days.

Aeration Benefits
  • Reduces soil compaction
  • Breaks thatch buildup
  • Removes up to 3 inch cores
  • Increases nutrient absorption
  • Boosts seed germination
  • Prunes existing root system
  • Exposes roots to air, water, & nutrients
  • Best in April, May -OR- September, October
  • Sun - Rye grass and Kentucky Bluegrass seed
  • Shade - Fescue grass seed
Topdressing Overview

Our strategy is to evenly apply a thin layer of enriched black earth over your seed, to create a moisture barrier. Keeping the seed adequately hydrated is mandatory for it to germinate successfully, and abundantly. This method will simultaneously, visibly enhance a thriving lawn, and boost it’s systemic health. By releasing organic micronutrients, topdressing is a significant step in revitalizing a poor lawn and giving new seed instant exposure to impactful nutrients, as it begins to grow.

Topdressing Benefits
  • Use black earth instead of topsoil
  • Cover seed with 1/2 inch
  • Apply during spring or fall
  • Apply black earth to bare spots
  • Sustains depleting soil base
  • Helps even out a lumpy lawn