For a 5000 square foot lawn, about an hour or two depending on how familiar you are with spreading lawn care products.

No, it does not, but the settings may differ from what we suggest. To ensure you do not spread too much, you can go over the lawn with a lighter setting, and then go over it again if you have some product left. The amount of product is measured out for the size of lawn that you ordered if spread correctly (with a little extra in case of spills).

It can be stored in the bags it came in as long as it is in a cool dry place. It’s not recommended to keep it longer than a year as the product can deteriorate.

No. Spread them separately to ensure proper distribution.

Yes, you absolutely can. That is what we suggest.

If you are worried about the lime disrupting the seed you can do it a few days ahead, but the amount you are applying is fine to do at the same time.

To ensure optimal germination you want to keep the seeds moist for 21 days (one strain is a later germination period). If you have restrictions, you can of course water less but be aware that it may take longer for the seeds to grow and the longer they take the more can be blown away and eaten by animals etc…

You have two prime growing seasons here in BC. Spring and Fall. Mid-April to mid-November is your full range, but if it is extremely hot and dry such as in the dead of summer it will have trouble germinating. Spring and Fall for growing – Summer and Winter for hibernation.

We suggest it. Make sure you get a quality topsoil with the right pH for a lawn (6.5-7). Be aware that cheap topsoil can have weeds, so an actual garden centre would be your best bet. You can use the spreader to spread it. Put it on top of the products – this will help stop the seeds from blowing/washing away, help to retain moisture, and add some more nutrients to the soil.

It isn’t recommended because they can track it all over the place. Try to keep off it for at least 5-10 days if you can, but minimally a day.

Please do, unless it is torrential. You may feel silly but, in most cases the rain doesn’t actually saturate the soil for optimal seed germination even if it looks like a lot on your window. If two weeks in you were to see a lot of seeds not germinated it is almost always because of lack of water.

If you have your own fertilizer or some other seeds you want to use that is fine but remember that we have specifically put our products together to work together. You may have mixed results depending on the quality of the other things you put down. We recommend sticking with what we suggest of course.

If you have moss, pine needles, leaves or thatch built up, you should remove that prior to spreading the products for optimal results. The seeds like to be in direct contact with the soil. You can rake it manually or use a power rake. If you continue to lime and seed spring and fall it should push the moss back, but it could take a few years depending on the severity

Aeration is great to do at least once per year. We usually recommend that you do it prior to seeding because it helps to open up the soil, deepen the root system, and cycle nutrients. Some of the product will go in the holes which can help keep it on the lawn, and if you add some topsoil it will cycle the soil even further. You can rent one or use a hand one at least for some trouble spots.

You should wait three weeks to ensure you don’t blow any seeds away that haven’t germinated

2.5 – 3 inches is ideal. If you mow too short, it can damage or weaken the grass.

You can do either, but the morning tends to be the best as it can help keep some moisture throughout the day.

Absolutely not. Our seed is weed free.

The lime is, the fertilizer and seeds are not. Our products are all back tested to ensure performance. We are looking at options for more organic products in future but need to ensure they will perform first.