No matter how well you care for your lawn, over time, grass is going to break down and deteriorate. As a result, your lawn will start to look thin and patchy in areas. That’s where lawn seeding can help. But as local seeding experts, Lawn Doctor of Lower Merion, Brandywine and Garnet Valley knows there are many techniques to choose from. Which is right for your lawn? Keep reading for answers.
Lawn Seeding Techniques
Overseeding. With overseeding, you’re simply planting new grass seed into existing turf without tearing it up. This is an easy way to deal with bare spots and thinning areas in your lawn. However, it’s not the right technique if you need to plant a new lawn entirely. If you have a limited area that needs to be seeded, you can simply use a small, hand-held rotary spreader. However, if it’s a larger area, use a drop or rotary spreader.
Power Seeding. Power seeding, on the other hand, uses a machine to seed. With this type of lawn seeding, the soil is cultivated first to create the best seed-to-soil contact. As a result, new seeds have a much better chance of germinating and developing into new grass. At Lawn Doctor of Lower Merion, Brandywine and Garnet Valley, we know that power seeding is the fastest path to a thick, healthy lawn and it’s ideal for both new lawns and existing ones. Machines are also designed to minimize damage to your lawn, so existing turf isn’t harmed in the process.
Aeration Seeding. You can take power seeding to the next level by aerating first. Aeration is simply the process of extracting small plugs of soil from throughout your lawn. This cuts down on compaction and thatch, creating more favorable conditions in which new seeds can grow. In fact, by performing aeration first, your lawn can absorb more nutrients, water and oxygen needed for both existing turf and new seedlings to thrive.
Slit Seeding. With slit seeding, you’re essentially using a machine that has vertical blades on it to cut slits into the soil, where seeds are then dropped. Slits are evenly spaced and the approach is reminiscent of corn production, with long, even lines of growth. This method can be used either to repair a damaged lawn or to improve a thin or weak lawn.
Lawn Seeding Experts in the Lower Merion Area
Think your lawn could benefit from seeding, but don’t have the time or expertise? We make lawn seeding easy for homeowners in Lower Merion, Garnet Valley, Wilmington, DE, Ardmore, Villanova and Brandywine. Simply call Lawn Doctor of Lower Merion, Brandywine and Garnet Valley today at 610.361.8560 to schedule your free lawn seeding evaluation.
