The method selected should be based on the size of the greenstrip, the existing vegetation, availability of equipment, economics, etc. Seedbed preparation is often ignored in rangeland seedings. Although it is possible to establish a satisfactory stand without preparing the seedbed, seeding success is much greater with a properly prepared site. This operation may be followed with a cultipacking operation to lightly Arm the upper soil level prior to planting. Greenstrip seeding is most successful when the seeds are planted using a seed drill.
Drills allow more precise control over the amount and depth the seeds are planted.
The drill should have a press wheel behind the planting disc that firm the soil around the seeds after they are planted. This increases germination rates and seedling survival. If broadcasting is necessary seeding success will rise dramatically if the seed is buried lightly. This may be done using harrows, cultipackers, tire drags, or log chains following the seeder. Greenstrips usually contain grasses with some forb and shrub species added to improve the visual appearance and value to wildlife.