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Even in well maintained lawns, spot or general lawn seeding is sometimes needed. Lawns can thin because of weather or as a result of damage caused by insects or grass diseases. Some badly damaged lawns need to be completely "rebuilt" before regular maintenance can do much good.

There are three general categories of seeding: spot seeding; lawn renovation, and overseeding a lawn; and renovation. What kind is right for growing grass on your lawn depends on the condition of your turf. Spring-Green professionals can help with all of yourlawn seedingquestions and needs.

Whatever type of seeding is done, there are three important rules to follow when seeding a lawn:

Tip #1:Choose the lawn seeding system that's right for you and your turf.

Spot seeding is a quick and easy way to repair things like ruts along driveways, areas worn by foot traffic, and small areas that have died for any reason. When spot seeding a lawn, use a stiff rake or potato hoe to cultivate the soil and break open the surface. Apply seed to the open seedbed and gently tamp down.

Overseeding a lawnbroadcasts the seed over a large area. This works well when the lawn just needs a general "thickening up." Overseeding can be done along with lawn aeration or by itself, but doesn't work too well when there is a heavy thatch layer.

Lawn renovation is for lawns that have excessive thatch or are so thin that only a complete rebuild will get the lawn back on its feet. Lawn renovation can be done several ways: old sod can be removed with a sod cutter; the lawn can be de-thatched and seeded; or slice-seeding can be used. Slice-seeding (or verticut seeding) is probably the best for growing grass because it "drills" the seed into the soil without having to remove a large amount of thatch.

Tip #2: Before you begin seeding a lawn, consider the current season.

It's true that seeding can be successful any time of year, but spring and summer lawn seeding require a lot more care and water, and weeds and crabgrass cause a lot more competition. Seeding a lawn in late summer or fall is ideal. Early fall is preferred because seed can germinate faster in the warm soil and continue to establish itself through the cooler weather of fall and winter. There's also more natural water in the fall so less sprinkling is needed.

Tip #3: Whatever time of year you choose for seeding your lawn, remember to keep the seed moist until you have good germination.

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How well did the official ATP and WTA rankings seed the U.S. Open, and where are the biggest imbalances?

During the last Slam, the general weirdness of grass courts and the transition period between clay and hard season causeda couple of big imbalances in the seeding at Wimbledon. Most of the glaring errors have been ironed out by now, and players' rankings have reverted to where they "should" be, but there are a couple imbalances remaining. Let's see where they are.

Here are some plots comparing each seeded player'sAB hard-court rank compared to their official tournament seed.

The top half of the seeds follow the line pretty tightly, so there's not a glaringly easy path into week 2. Stan Wawrinka has probably the easiest path for a breakthrough semi run -- looking at you, Nishikori/Raonic -- but it's still miles more balanced than Wimbledon was at the top this summer.

The bottom half definitely has its standard flukes, with Joao Sousa taking the crown for most over-seeded player. I had to do a double-take when I saw his ATP ranking:he lost eight straight matches at one point this year, and on his best surface no less. But when he has won, he's managed to win all at once, taking a couple titles and making semifinal runs to balance out the losses. The ATP point system is so top heavy, it's skewed toward the "predictably inconsistent" players who can do really well in certain spots, so winning a tournament once is much better than consistently above-average runs. It's a major reason why the ATP rankings aren't as predictive as they should be.

I know it's not a popular opinion, but I don't think Eugenie Bouchard has done enough to justify her top-eight ranking to date. I've written about this subject before, and her play since has followed the same pattern, most notably with a first-round loss to sub-100 Shelby Rogers in her home country tournament. Then again, her high ranking comes from the fact that she's done really well at Slams. I'm still on the fence if Slam-specific over-performance is a repeatable and predictable characteristic (that used to be Sloane Stephens' thing, until it wasn't), so for now, I'm happy to take a little bit of a stance and say Bouchard is over-seeded.

The bottom half of the draw is more marked by under-seeding than over-seeding. The most over-seeded player is 50th in AB hard ranks, and performance-wise, there's not a huge difference between 32nd and 50th. On the other hand, low-volume players like Victoria Azarenka and Venus Williams (still under-seeded, even after a finals run in Montreal) lurk as dangerous land mines, and just generally under-seeded players like Caroline Wozniacki and Ekaterina Makarova are right there as well. The women's side might have all of its best matchups in the fourth round this year.

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If it aint broke, dont fix it. At what point do you determine that your lawn is broke and needs fixin? There is a general rule of thumb that if 50% of the lawn is in good condition then work on improving it by killing weeds and overseeding with K-State recommended turf grass seed. If less than 50% is in good condition it may be time to fix whats broke.

Fixin your lawn will take serious commitment. Timing is critical and all actions needed should not be attempted in one weekend. A successful new lawn requires careful planning and frequent attention until establishment, but the results should be well worth the effort.

September is the best time to seed (or overseed) a lawn. The soil is warm and seeds germinate very quickly allowing time for good root development before winter. Plus, there is less weed competition than in spring. October 15th is generally considered the last day for planting a lawn in the fall.

In the past the popular seed mix was K-31.While it was very hardy it had the appearance of pasture grasses and an unacceptable level of weed and other seed. A much better choice for our area is a tall fescue blend. Find these at your local nurseries and garden stores. They are blends using K-State recommendations for varieties that grow best in our area. Be careful if buying pre-packaged blends from the large convenience stores. They often have an unacceptable level of weed and other seed. If you try to save money on seed you will be spending it on weed killer later and still not have a quality lawn.

Steps for renovation

1. Take a soil test. This will determine if any essential nutrients are deficient. Call the Extension Office for directions. (785) 232-0062.

2. Kill existing vegetation. (If you are overseeding use Trimec, Weed-Out, Weed-B-Gon, or Weed-B-Gon Max plus Crabgrass killer, and similar products to kill broadleaf weeds only.) Use Round-Up to kill ALL weeds and grass in the area chosen for renovation. Do this at least 2 weeks before planting new seed. Shortening this time will result in plants not being fully killed. Tilling too soon will only cause perennials to regenerate. (Wait one month if overseeding.)

3. Grade soil surface so it drains water away from the house and blends into the surrounding terrain. Avoid adding or removing soil around trees. Remove any dead plant material.

4. Amend soil. Add compost and fertilizer as recommended by the soil test. Till 10-12 inches deep or as deep as possible. This should be done several weeks before planting allowing time for soil to settle. Avoid over-tilling that results in the soil being beaten to the consistency of flour.

5. Hand rake for the final phase making it smooth to mow or walk on.

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SANTA CLARA -- Count wide receiver Bruce Ellington among the 49ers not concerned, at least publicly, whether Levi's Stadium's new grass will hold up in Sunday's exhibition against the San Diego Chargers.

And Ellington is among the players who slipped during an abbreviated practice Wednesday that prompted the original sod's replacement.

"It's just grass. Stuff like that happens," Ellington said of Wednesday's fall, which didn't result in an injury. "They'll get it fixed."

New grass was being installed Friday after the 4-month-old sod got torn up after Wednesday's abbreviated practice.

Coach Jim Harbaugh expressed similar confidence that the temporary sod will hold up for Sunday's exhibition, after which he said that grass will be replaced by a more permanent solution.

A truck loaded with sod waits to enter Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 22, 2014. (LiPo Ching/Bay Area News Group) (LiPo Ching)

"The action's been taken," Harbaugh said. "We're refitting, regrouping, retooling. A new field is going in.

"The organization, we can count on them to do things at the highest level, and that's what we're in the process of now."

The team hasn't confirmed the fate of other upcoming events at Levi's Stadium, including two high school football games next Friday night and a Mexico-Chile soccer game Sept. 6. The 49ers' regular-season home opener is Sept. 14 against the Chicago Bears, on NBC's "Sunday Night Football."

Fellow wideout Stevie Johnson was another player who tumbled during Wednesday's practice, and although he aggravated an injury, coach Jim Harbaugh expected Johnson to participate in Friday's session on the regular training fields next to the stadium.

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49ers chief operating officer Al Guido says new sod will be installed at Levis Stadium by the end of Friday and be ready for Sundays exhibition against the San Diego Chargers.

After that game, the field will be pulled up again for inspection, and that sod might be placed back down or replaced by another strain of grass.

The sod that arrived at Levis Stadium at 4 a.m. Friday is 1 1/2 inches thicker than the Bermuda Bandera that was put in four months ago at the $1.3 billion stadium.

As a fallout of the sod issue, Levis Stadium will not host a pair of high school football games next Friday. Instead, the 49ers plan to host those four teams in late October for eight games: Oct. 10 features Santa Clara vs. Wilcox, then Elk Grove vs. Jesuit; Oct. 11: Oakdale vs. Manteca, then James Logan vs. De La Salle.

The Mexico-Chile friendly soccer game will indeed go on as schedule Sept. 6, Guido said.

Changing to artificial grass, or FieldTurf, is not an option being explored.

Here is the start of his question-and-answer session with the media:

Where do things stand now?

Were putting the finishing touches on laying the sod down now. We got it out past the numbers and theyre moving really quick. It should be done in a few hours here.

Its a deeper cut now?

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49ers COO Al Guido confident sod OK for Sunday s game, but will be evaluated after; FieldTurf not option; prep games ...

Count wide receiver Bruce Ellington among the 49ers not concerned, at least publicly, whether Levis Stadiums new grass will hold up in Sundays exhibition against the San Diego Chargers.

And Ellington is among the players who slipped during an abbreviated practice Wednesday that prompted the original sods replacement.

Its just grass. Stuff like that happens, Ellington said of Wednesdays fall, which didnt result in an injury. Theyll get it fixed.

New grass was being installed Friday after the 4-month-old sod got torn up afterWednesdaysabbreviated practice.

Coach Jim Harbaugh expressed similar confidencethat the temporary sod will hold up for Sundays exhibition, after which he said that grass will be replaced by a more permanent solution.

The actions been taken, Harbaugh said. Were refitting, regrouping, retooling. A new field is going in.

The organization, we can count on them to do things at the highest level, and thats what were in the process of now.

The team hasnt confirmed the fate of other upcoming events at Levis Stadium, including two high school football games next Friday night and a Mexico-Chile soccer game Sept. 6. The 49ers regular-season home opener is Sept. 14 against the Chicago Bears, on NBCs Sunday Night Football.

Fellow wideout Stevie Johnson was another player who tumbled during Wednesdays practice, and although he aggravated an injury, coach Jim Harbaugh expected Johnson to participate in Fridays session on the regular training fields next to the stadium.

Several players expressed similar confidence in the new sod, which Harbaugh said will be torn up after Sundays exhibition and replaced by a more permanent field.

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