Lime works well with aeration and seeding—combining liming and aeration can give you a head start in the spring, creating a perfect environment for new seeds. Here are some things that can help you get started:
Use this rule of thumb—lime should be applied at a rate of 40 pounds per 1000 square feet.
Apply lime to your yard at the same time you are sowing new seeds.
Make sure to seed at the recommended rate and to keep the grass seed moist and water daily to keep the grass seed from drying out.
We recommend double aerate at cross angles, pulling plugs that are around 3″-4″ in length.
Afterward, leave the plugs alone so they will break apart, and do not collect the lawn clippings.
Avoid using spiked shoes for aeration. The spike will compact the soil even further.