There’s a lot more to lawn care than simply mowing, watering and fertilizing. That’s because, as your lawn ages, it begins to break down, thin out and weaken. As a result, it won’t look its best no matter how much effort you put into it. But at Lawn Doctor of Carroll County, Reisterstown, Towson, we know there is an easy cure: lawn seeding. Below we break down a few common methods for you.
Your Lawn Seeding Options
- Lawn Overseeding. Overseeding is simply the process of broadcasting gras
s seed into an existing lawn. Using a lawn spreader, you can simply distribute seeds in order to spot seed thinning areas, or to seed your entire lawn. This technique usually results in about 15% germination due to limited seed to soil contact. - Aeration with Overseeding. Is your lawn showing signs of compaction and thinning turf? Then, at Lawn Doctor of Carroll County, Reisterstown, Towson, we recommend aeration with overseeding. This technique aerates your lawn first, coring out small plugs of grass and soil throughout your yard and grass seed is broadcast over lawn. As a result, more nutrients, water and oxygen can flow into the soil, creating a friendlier environment for new grass seed. This technique is good for spotty lawns or areas that just need a little rejuvenation and usually results in 45%-50% seed germination.
- Power Seeding. If your lawn needs some extra care, power seeding is the next level. With it, equipment actually cultivates the top layer of soil and thatch, and then combines it with a precise amount of seed that then gets planted in the soil. This approach provides for better seed-to-soil contact, which enables more of the newly planted seeds to germinate and grow. Existing turf also isn’t damaged in the process. Power seeding can be used in both established lawns, as well as to plant a new one. With a guaranteed 90% germination rate, Power Seeding is the best way to restore or jumpstart the health of your lawn.
Professional Lawn Seeding in the Carroll County Area
In the end, the best approaches to lawn seeding are the ones that enable good seed-to-soil contact without causing damage to existing turf. If you’d like to further explore your options, call in the local seeding experts at Lawn Doctor of Carroll County, Reisterstown, Towson. We can evaluate your lawn and make recommendations customized to its unique needs. We even back our Power Seeding with a total satisfaction guarantee – the industry’s strongest.
Ready to learn more? Call Lawn Doctor of Carroll County, Reisterstown, Towson today at 410.526.6400 for a free evaluation. Our lawn seeding services are available for homeowners in Carroll County, Towson, Sykesville and Reisterstown.
