Grass Seeding
Lawn seeding and overseeding
If your lawn is looking a little sparse, a lawn overseeding service may be just what it needs. As grass gets older, it may need to be replaced. Most lawns require additional seed applications every year or so, and a quick seed treatment is usually all that’s needed to get your lawn looking lovely once again.
If there are bare patches or bald spots in your yard, the first step to repair them is to prepare the ground for a seed application. You then seed the area to match the rest of your lawn. Soil and light conditions need to be matched with the varieties of grass best suited to thrive in your climate, that’s why spring overseeding is usually ideal.
When is the best time to overseed?
In Northern climates, the best time to overseed your lawn is during the fall, when the soil is still warm but the air is cooler, and there are fewer weeds to compete against. On average, these climates have cold winters and warm to hot summers. Usually they also have regular intervals of rain throughout the summer months, but most grasses will tolerate some extended periods of drought by going dormant. Overseeding in spring is also okay if you have cool-season grasses. If you live in the South, the best time to overseed your lawn is late spring through mid-summer, since warm-season grasses need warmer soil temperatures to germinate. Good soil is critically important for growing a low maintenance lawn in this region. Most warm weather grasses will turn brown when cooler temperatures arrive.
For cases where your overall grass cover is thin, a lawn pro can complete an overseeding, or reseeding lawn treatment. Overseeding involves spreading an even distribution of new grass seed over your existing lawn. This will result in a thicker, healthier turf that will be more durable and far better looking.