The Benefits of Overseeding (over seeding) the Lawn? When is the best time to plant grass? Grass Germination

What Minneapolis, MN homeowner hasn’t dedicated several afternoons, evenings and weekends to creating the “perfect” lawn?  There’s no denying that we’d all love a lawn resembling the 18th fairway at the Masters – one that has the neighbors saying, “Wow, check out that lawn,” as they walk by in admiration.

Many elements impact the pursuit of the “perfect” lawn, including the seed mixture used, the soil type for your area, consistent watering, timely application of fertilizer, and lastly, a little help from Mother Nature. Another important element in maintaining a healthy, weed- and insect-free lawn is turf density.

A thick, hearty Minneapolis, MN lawn provides optimum protection against various threats, including weeds, insects, and drought – all of which can bring a host of destructive issues to your property and your pride of ownership. How do you achieve a lawn that is dense in both aesthetic appeal and substance? The answer is overseeding – the practice of sowing additional seed over existing grass to bolster and restore your lawn.

Overseeding is necessary since, over time, the individual grass blades on your lawn weaken and perish with age, thus making it more vulnerable to disease, insects and weeds. Areas in your Minneapolis, MN yard that have been harmed by anything from extreme temperatures to heavy foot traffic also benefit from overseeding. New seed will help eliminate bare spots, re-establish your lawn’s strong foundation and progressively improve its overall health and appearance.

Overseeding Benefits at a Glance:

• Overseeding helps restore weak areas
• New seed adds valuable density to your lawn, creating grass that is thick, lush and healthy
• When combined with aeration, overseeding can help provide a major facelift to thinning and older lawns

The ideal time to overseed your lawn is in the fall when the air is cool and the soil is warm. Affected patches of the lawn should be well raked prior to overseeding in order to remove dead grass and loosen the soil. This promotes the growth of new seeds by providing additional aeration and drainage for water. 

Caring for New Seed

Daily watering of the lawn is required in order to achieve germination of turfgrass seed. For best results, keep the soil consistently moist (but not overly soaked) by lightly sprinkling two to three times a day throughout the required germination period (21-30 days). Once your grass begins sprouting, you can cut down on the amount of water used. Instead, water less frequently, but a little deeper. Be careful not to soak the soil repeatedly or you could encourage turf diseases.

Remember: don’t be deterred by the lack of initial results after putting the seed down. Overseeded areas take approximately one month to re-grow and fully respond to treatment. Be sure to keep up with watering and take note of the progress of troubled areas.

Weed Man Minneapolis, MN is your local expert when it comes to fall aeration and overseeding. Our technicians only use the best methods for laying seed, ensuring that your lawn achieves its maximum potential – now and in the spring. Contact us today at (651) 456-9696 to find out how we can help green up your yard. 

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