How to Overseed your Lawn

Lawn care is a vital part of exterior home maintenance. A green, healthy lawn can increase beauty and curb appeal. No matter how much time you spend on your lawn, your grass can start to look duller and less vibrant as it ages. The best way to revive your grass' appearance and vitality is to overseed. TOur landscaping experts will tell you everything about how to overseed your lawn.

What is overseeding?

Overseeding is the act of seeding above an existing lawn. Your lawn will age, and the production of new grass blades will slow down. In this weaker state, weeds may take root. These are the main reasons why lawns need to be supervised:

• The lawn is now thin, brown, and patchy.
• Warm-season grass can go dormant in winter and may be overseeded with cool-season seed to ensure year-round growth.

When is the best time to overseed lawns?

The type and frequency of overseeding the lawn will depend on what seeds you have planted. In northern climates, overseeding should occur 45 days before the zone's first frost. This is great for strengthening or thinning a lawn. When all freeze danger has passed, it is ideal to strengthen the turf in the spring.

If the temperature drops below 65 degrees at night, it is important to have winter color for those who live in warmer climates. For germination to occur, it is important that the soil temperature be elevated.

How to Overseed Your Lawn?

This is what you'll need:

• Grass seed
• Enriched soil
• Lawnmower
• Rake
• Seed spreader
• Sprinkler

Step 1: Mow and then Rake

Begin the overseeding procedure by mowing your lawn using the lowest setting. After that, bag any clippings. Next, rake the lawn, taking out any grass clippings or other debris. The soil will be exposed to allow for new seeds.

Step 2: Amend the Soil

Apply a thin layer of enriched dirt to the area and gently rake in the soil.

Step 3: Add Seeds

Fill the seed sprayer, adjust the settings as per the label, and then spread the seed evenly over the area. A hand spreader might be more effective for small areas. However, a drop or broadcast spreader would work well for larger lawns.

Step 4: Feed the Grass

You should choose a fertilizer that is appropriate for new grass. The fertilizer must contain phosphorus for root growth, as well as nitrogen for top growth.

Step 5: Water your Lawn

Make sure the soil and seeds are kept moist by watering the lawn at least once a day until it reaches the desired height. You can then water your lawn as often as you need to prevent it from drying out and establish a healthy root structure. Do not mow until the lawn is fully grown and the blades have reached at least one inch in height.

It takes a lot to keep a lawn healthy. Once your grass is established, you can take steps that will reduce your water consumption. Contact us to learn more about our commercial and residential lawn-garden services, including overseeding.