On the day you plan to overseed your lawn, you’ll need to mow your existing grass very low. This is one of the rare occasions wherescalping your lawnis acceptable and even encouraged. Mowing low makes it easier for the grass seeds to reach the soil. It also will weaken your existing ...
Overseeding is the planting of grass seed directly into existing turf, without tearing up the turf, or the soil. It’s an easy way to fill in bare spots, improve the density of turf, establish improved grass varieties and enhance your lawn’s color. If a lawn looks old, or just “wor...
A properly maintained lawn might only need overseeding every three or four years. Keep your eye on your lawn.If it starts to look tired or thin, it may be time to overseed. Preparing Your Lawn for Overseeding While overseeding is straightforward, a few things can be done to make your ...
The next stop was to top dress and add a little fresh soil for our lawn seed to grow in. Scott’s make a great product calledTurf Builder Enriched Lawn Soilthat is fortified with nutrients for your new lawn so that it will grow in faster and more thickly. We spread the top soil arou...
How often you should overseed depends on your lawn condition, grass type, foot traffic, climate, budget, and time.