Compacted soil

Question

I tread the soil before putting down grass seed then seeded then raked it but forgot to rake it after treading soil do I have to start again?

Answer 1

I would wait to see if perhaps you did just fine - you may not have a problem. Here is more information if you have to work with compacted soil some more:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/improving-compacted-soil.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/lawn-seeding-tips.htm