If your lawn has bald patches, it might be time to overseed. Lawn grass can develop empty patches for a variety of reasons, including weeds, diseases, heat damage or cold weather. Luckily, overseeding is a simple process to help fill in the existing grass and promote a lush, green lawn.
Want to know more about overseeding? Here are the basics:
Your lawn can develop bare spots or sparse patches of dead grass when it suffers stress from drought, damage or lack of nutrients. Other signs of an unhealthy lawn include faded color and thinning growth. In these situations, the best option is to overseed with grass seed.
It’s best to overseed a lawn in early fall, when the soil temperature is still high enough to support seed germination. New grass will have enough time to develop before winter temperatures arrive and cause most lawns to go dormant. In warm regions, you can also spread grass seed in your existing lawn in the early spring.
You can hire a professional lawn care service to overseed your lawn. Large-scale landscaping equipment can make the job quicker and more efficient for a professional.
However, the DIY approach is simple and only requires a few basic tools:
Overseeding can be the key to transforming your existing grass into a healthier lawn. If you’re not sure where to start, consult your local lawn experts for advice.
I’m Mike Manning, founder of Manning Realty Services. I’m a California native who grew up in the Blossom Valley. I attended Oak Grove High School and graduated from San Jose State with a degree in Industrial Technology, emphasizing Design and Technical Drawing. My professional journey began at National Semiconductor, where I worked for 15 years as a Mask Layout Design Specialist.
In 2006, I earned my Real Estate Broker's license and found my true passion in helping people find their dream homes and securing contracts for my clients. Since then, I've been dedicated to making the home buying process as smooth and satisfying as possible.