Protection of seeds from heat and birds during germination process.
Soil temperature is maintained.
More even application of seeds than is possible with broadcast seeding.
Especially effective in keeping seeds from being washed away on slopes.
Provides added organic components to enrich the soil after the lawn is established.
No need to remove straw as is the case with broadcast seeding.
Retention of moisture as seeds sprout.
Allows for a better root formation as opposed to sodding.
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