Soil preparation and equipment for seeding a new lawn

[jenkinsph]

So I just finished tonight. Soil test revealed 7.9 ph so nothing too drastic. It had a bit less clay than I anticipated. I invested in a King Kutter 60" tiller and a 60" landscape rake plus a 36" landscape roller. I purchased some class 1 bio comp and spread about 1-2" across the area and tilled that in. I rolled the area then spread a horse pasture mix of brome, clover, timothy, and rye I got from Murdoch's. I finished with the landscape rake to cover and then rolled again to pack it in. I should know in a week or two. Thanks for everyones help and suggestions.

How about irrigation for the new seeds, do you have this for good germination? I would think we are headed for drier weather right now.

 

[sixdogs]

I've seen rollers that were made of mesh screen before towed behind tillers. What is their purpose?

Those are "crumblers" that break up any smaller clumps of dirt as well as pack the soil for a smoother seedbed. They seem to work real well in plain dirt and are highly regarded. I've been thinking of buying or making one. I'll add if the soil is the least bit damp and clay or much it's going to gum up real quick.

 

[jomobco]

How about irrigation for the new seeds, do you have this for good germination? I would think we are headed for drier weather right now.

Sprinklers are running! I'm trying to get germination and a solid stand before the snow flies.

 

[swick1]

Those are "crumblers" that break up any smaller clumps of dirt as well as pack the soil for a smoother seedbed. They seem to work real well in plain dirt and are highly regarded. I've been thinking of buying or making one. I'll add if the soil is the least bit damp and clay or much it's going to gum up real quick.

Thanks! I've probably not seen them around here much because it's all clay!