Over-seeding
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A lawn that is never over-seeded tends to grow old. If it is consistently mowed, it doesn’t even have the opportunity to go to seed to propagate itself. The lawn will have to rely on rhizomes, stolons, and tillering for growth. Eventually, an old lawn will have trouble maintaining vigorous growth, competing with weeds, and dealing with other lawn stresses. It's okay to over-seed in Spring as long as it is done early in Spring when soil temperature is adequate but it should not be undertaken nearer the Summer when it's much more difficult to get new grass to grow. The best time to over-seed is Autumn when there is still the required soil temperature and moisture, without the Summer heat.
We use the very best cool-season, shade resistant seed, most suitable for our climate. The over-seeding process is most beneficial when preceded by aerating or scarifying the lawn. It's ideal when the seeds fall into the aeration holes because they won't dry out as quickly and will germinate faster. |
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