This is an excellent opportunity to mix compost into the topsoil before sowing the seeds across the yard.

You can cover grass seed with compost, but using too much can block sunlight and oxygen from reaching the seeds during their critical growth period.

Seeds might be able to grow in topsoil without compost, but seeds can’t grow in compost without topsoil.

Keep in mind that you want to integrate the grass seed with the compost with a light raking.