Is your lawn looking weak or sparse? As the Edison area’s lawn care experts, we know that homeowners are looking for reliable and affordable solutions to their lawn care needs. When your lawn needs seeding, you want a solution that will work the first time. Trying multiple options and throwing money at the problem just won’t do. Two of the most common forms of lawn seeding are overseeding and Power Seeding. Let’s take a look at how they differ and which is right for your lawn.<\/p>\n
What is Overseeding?\u00a0<\/strong>Overseeding is a common practice used when lawns are growing in uneven patches or the grass is thin in places. When overseeding, grass seed is planted into the existing turf. This type of lawn seeding does not disrupt the turf or the soil. With overseeding you typically get about a 15% germination rate. If you combine overseeding with aeration, you can achieve a germination rate as high as 30%.<\/p>\n What is Power Seeding?<\/strong>\u00a0Power Seeding uses specialized equipment to loosen the soil while planting the seed into the ground. It can be used in areas where growth is sparse or in bare dirt situations. With this method, there is no need to apply straw over the newly planted seed and you’ll typically see a 90% germination rate.<\/p>\n