Overseeding a lawn is the process of adding new grass seed to an existing lawn in order to thicken and liven it up. This is best suited for the Autumn or Spring, and will require some basic tools and supplies like grass seed, pre-seed fertiliser and a rake or scarifier. Follow these simple steps to get started!
Why overseeding your lawn?
Overseeding your lawn can :
- help to thicken up a lawn that is starting to thin or go bald
- help to revive a tired, patchy lawn
- is an easy way to add new life to an existing lawn without having to start from scratch.
A thick and healthy lawn will naturally compete with weeds so by adding favorable grass seed you can improve your lawns resistance to weeds
Tools and Equipment
In order to overseed a lawn, you will need some basic tools and equipment.
This includes a lawn mower to mow the existing grass, a rake or scarifier to help remove the dead grass and a sprinkler or hose to keep the lawn moist.
You will also need some grass seed and pre-seed fertiliser.
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How to Overseed your lawn
- Choose the right time of year to overseed. Avoid extreme temperatures and dry conditions as new grass need moisture and warn enough temperates so the seeds germinate.
- Cut your existing lawn
- Remove any dead grass or layer of dead debris from the lawn by raking it out or scarifying it
- Spread the seed start pre-seed fertiliser evenly over the lawn
- Broadcast the grass seed over the fertiliser and rake it in
- Keep the lawn moist by watering regularly, using a sprinkler if necessary
- Watch your lawn grow thicker and lusher!
How long does grass seed take to grow?
The results of overseeding a lawn can be quite dramatic. In just a few short weeks, you will start to see the new grass seed germinate and grow given the right soil temperatures
The thicker and lusher your lawn becomes, the less chance there is of weeds taking hold.
So, by overseeding your lawn on a regular basis, you can help to keep it healthy and weed-free.
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