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Late summer best for seeding new lawns in central Illinois
Central Illinois homeowners are advised to seed or overseed lawns in late summer, August to September, due to warmer days and cooler nights and less weed competition. The guide covers seedbed prep, debris removal, soil amendments, starter fertilizer, seed selection, two directional sowing, soil contact, watering, mulching, and mowing timing to establish a healthy lawn.
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Rhonda Ferree
University of Illinois Extension
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