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What do I need to do to my lawn prior to putting grass seed down? Also any good recommendations of grass seed brands? We have dogs so preferably a hard durable seed which is good for shade also . Thanks
What do I need to do to my lawn prior to putting grass seed down?

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Cut it, yes
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@seasickness9426 it’s been cut today
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@dela692 look for ‘dwarf perennial rye grass seed’ it’s hard wearing. The same or similar as used on sports pitches
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@seasickness9426 thank you. What do I need to do prior to putting it down? Just sprinkle it on?  
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@dela692 get a pair of these and walk up and down your lawn to aerate it and then sprinkle top soil over the top for best results
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And of course, water daily
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@seasickness9426 thank you
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Are your dogs girls or boys? Girl dogs burn grass off with their wee. Your grass looks like it’s got burn patches. Pointless seeding it for it to die again
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@trounce they’re all girls
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@dela692 google it you can get little stones to put in their water bowl that balances the ph of their wee so it doesn’t burn the grass. Not dear. Can get it from pets at home. Until then I wouldn’t bother trying to fix the grass
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