Scotts EZ Seed also helps to hold moisture next to your seed. The Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Blends, with Water-Smart Formula, really give you an edge when you are trying to keep your new seed moist. When this happens, you will likely see little to no germination in the sunny areas and good germination where the soil is in partial shade (where the soil is slower to dry). Many times the seed dries out during the critical time when the grass is germinating.
It is ok to still see some seed on the surface. The idea is to make sure the seed is in good contact with soil and that it is no deeper than the top 1/8 inch. Note: this is a leaf rake, not a garden rake. All it takes is to spread the seed and then spread the Starter Fertilizer, and then make one pass across the newly seeded area with an upside down leaf rake (tines pointed up).