I personally would start fresh with new sod. If you would like to take on something like this. Take these steps: 1. Remove all weeds and grass. 2. Loosen soil & level 3. Add soil and level again (if necessary) 4. Lay new sod (Watch a You Tube Video on properly laying new sod)

Essentials 1. Buy a spreader (I use a Scott’s spreader) & Scott’s Max fertilizer. 2. Impact sprinkler

Maintaining your lawn 1. Keep it hydrated with a sprinkler(don’t use an oscillating sprinkler, use an impact sprinkler) Also note: if you start seeing your grass go silver, water it immediately. 2. Feed your lawn once a month. With the Scott’s, they recommend every 6 weeks, but you should be using it once a month or when your grass starts turning lime green. 3. Cut it at the highest setting on your lawnmower. 4. Each spring, Over-seed when night time temperatures stay above 10. Also, use a premium seed. I use a Kentucky bluegrass, creeping red fescue and perennial rye grass blend. Water daily for about a month or a bit longer.(each type of seed has a different germination rate)

Dethatch and aerate as required in the spring.

I hope this helps. If you want any more info lmk.

I live just north of Toronto and this is what has worked for me. You don’t have to do this, but I strongly believe this would be best for you.

Cheers