Is your lawn looking sparse? Are there bare or bald patches throughout it? Are you noticing brown spots popping up? At Lawn Doctor of St. Charles, we know these are signs that your lawn could benefit from overseeding. But what exactly is it – and how does it help your grass? We have the answers.
How Does Overseeding Work?
Lawn overseeding is simply the process of planting new seed over your existing turf. Also called “re-seeding,” it’s an easy way to enhance the density and color of your lawn. For the best results, Lawn Doctor of St. Charles often combines overseeding with core aeration, which removes small plugs of grass and soil in your lawn. This process enables air, water, and nutrients to better penetrate the soil, resulting in more favorable conditions for new seedlings.
How Can Overseeding Help My Lawn?
Over time, as your lawn ages, the grass starts to break down and grow weaker. This makes it more susceptible to disease, as well as damaging insect and weed infestations. When you overseed, however, you’re introducing fresh, new seed into your turf. This, in turn, provides a variety of important benefits, including:
- Enhancing your lawn’s ability to fight off diseases and insects
- Filling in bare, thin, or damaged spots
- Getting higher quality grasses established in your lawn
- Boosting the density of your lawn, as well as improving its overall health and appearance
That said, if more than half of your lawn is damaged, you may need a total lawn renovation. This involves tearing up your old lawn and putting in a completely new one.
When Should I Overseed?
At Lawn Doctor of St. Charles, we know timing for overseeding depends on the type of grass you have. In our area, the best time to seed a cool season lawn is in the fall, anywhere from late August to the middle of October. The most ideal time for overseeding is during the first weeks of September. For warm season grass, however, seed in the spring or early summer.
Why Hire Professionals in the St. Charles Area for Overseeding?
At Lawn Doctor of St. Charles, our overseeding experts can examine your lawn, identify the grass type, evaluate soil quality, and determine which seeds will work best in it. Since our experienced technicians live and work in the area, they know the grasses that will thrive locally. Not only that, but we rely on our exclusive, made-in-America Turf Tamer® lawn equipment to introduce high-quality seeds into your existing turf. Using ground-metered technology, it ensures even distribution and consistent new growth, every time.
Ready for a professional looking lawn, without hours of yard work? Call 636.410.9952 to schedule your free consultation with Lawn Doctor of St. Charles. We offer overseeding services to homeowners in St. Charles, University City, Webster Groves, Maryland Heights, St. Peters, and O’Fallon.
