Lawn Seeding 101: Answers to Your Questions from the Havertown Area’s Experts

lawn seeding Machine on wheels labeled Turf TamerFoot traffic, extreme temperatures, drought, environmental conditions. These all cause stress to your grass, causing it to break down and look worn out. You water and fertilize, but with limited or no results. What can you do, short of a complete tear out and renovation? The answer’s simpler than you might think: lawn seeding. At Lawn Doctor of Havertown, Lansdale, Boyertown, Tredyffrin, we know that lawn seeding is one of the easiest ways to improve both the overall health and appearance of your lawn. Here’s what you need to know about the process.

The Why: Benefits of  Lawn Seeding

Lawn seeding, or power seeding, is simply the process of planting new seed into the soil by using our patented Power Seeder. Some signs your lawn could use lawn seeding include if your lawn is looking thin in areas, has bare or discolored spots, or is damaged by weeds or animals. By lawn seeding, you are essentially replacing old or worn out turf with fresh, new seeds. When you do, your lawn can benefit from:

  • Higher quality grass types growing in
  • Thicker, healthier grass
  • Better weed and disease tolerance
  • Improved drought tolerance and insect resistance
  • More vibrant color

The When: Timing for Lawn Seeding

In most areas, the best time for lawn seeding your lawn is in the late Summer or early Fall. That way, with Fall germination, young grass has a few months to get established before Winter rolls around and temperatures drop. Likewise, when Spring gets underway, grass will have time to continue developing before the Summer heat arrives.

The Best Approach: Lawn Seeding & Aeration

While lawn seeding can certainly be an effective solution to lawn care problems, it produces the best results when combined with an aeration program. There’s good reason for this. During the aeration process, the holes removed by an aeration machine enable better seed-to-soil contact while also allowing more water and nutrients to go deeper into the soil. This gives seeds a better chance of germinating and growing into healthy, thriving seedlings – and eventually new grass.

Lawn Seeding in Havertown

At Lawn Doctor of Havertown, Lansdale, Boyertown, Tredyffrin, we’ll take the time to inspect your lawn and soil quality so we can help you select the grass seed mixture that will perform best in your yard. Using our exclusive Turf Tamer® lawn equipment, we can then provide the most even seed distribution, ensuring consistent growth and a more beautiful lawn.

If you want a thicker, healthier lawn, turn to the lawn seeding experts at Lawn Doctor of Havertown, Lansdale, Boyertown, Tredyffrin. Simply call us today at 610.497.2220 to set-up your free lawn consultation. Our lawn seeding services are available in Havertown, Drexel Hill, Upper Darby, Yeadon, and Lansdowne areas.