Landscaping

How to Repair a Bare Spot in a Lawn

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Estimated Time

20 mins

Difficulty Level

Easy

Required Tools

Garden RakeHand TrowelGrass SeedStarter FertilizerGarden HoseSpray Nozzle

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00:42Rake dead grass 01:15Loosen soil 01:50Apply grass seed 02:35Water the spot

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“Hi, I'm located here in my area and I was just watching a video on VideoProven called ‘How to fix a repair a bare spot in a lawn’. I see that it's rated as a Easy repair and requires a Garden Rake and a Hand Trowel, which I don't have on hand. I'm a bit stuck on the step at the 02:35 mark. Can you send someone over to help me finish this up?”

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