Overseeding 101: Should You Overseed Your Lawn or Renovate It?

Wondering whether you should overseed your lawn or renovate it?  The answer depends on the condition of your lawn. If your lawn is in good condition, then overseeding is the best option. Overseeding simply means adding more grass seed to your existing lawn to thicken it. This is the best option for lawns that are thinning out.

When Is the Best Time of Year for Seeding a New Lawn?

The best time to seed a new lawn is in the fall. The air is cooler and the humidity is higher. Both of these factors are ideal for germination. The soil is also still warm from the summer sun which helps the new grass roots grow quickly. Plus, there is less competition from weeds in the fall. Be sure to prepare the soil before you seed and water regularly during the germination process. Also, be patient. It can take up to a month for new grass to start growing. Overseeding an existing lawn is a great way to thicken it up and improve its overall health. It is best to do this in the early fall too. 

The Benefits of Overseeding Your Lawn

Overseeding is a great way to upgrade your lawn and get it looking lush and healthy. Here are some of the benefits of overseeding your lawn:

Your Lawn Will Look Better

Overseeding helps to thicken up your lawn, making it look fuller and healthier. It also helps to fill in any bare patches, creating a more even, lush appearance. Overseeding can also help to improve the color of your lawn, as newer grass varieties are often more vibrant and green than older varieties.

Your Soil Will Be Healthier

Overseeding helps to aerate the soil, which allows for more water and nutrients to reach the roots of your grass. This will help increase the overall health of your lawn.

You’ll Have Fewer Weeds

Overseeding helps to reduce weeds by creating a dense, healthy turf that can out-compete weed growth. When done correctly, overseeding increases the density of grass, which makes it more difficult for weeds to establish themselves. The ideal practice is to apply an herbicide prior to overseeding in order to reduce the existing weed population, and then overseed the area with a turf-type grass seed that is well-suited to the environment.

Your Grass Will Be Stronger

Overseeding helps to introduce new varieties of grass that can be more disease-resistant and drought-tolerant than your original grass. This helps to strengthen your overall lawn and make it more resilient to environmental changes.  Also, your lawn will better resist common lawn diseases such as brown patch or dollar spot.

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Should You Dig Up Your Lawn and Start Again?

Digging up your lawn and starting again may seem like a drastic step. But sometimes it is the only way to achieve the desired result. If you have a very large lawn, it may be more practical to dig up part of the lawn and replant it. We call the process of digging up your lawn and starting again lawn renovation, and there are several reasons why you might want to do it. If your lawn is in poor condition with patchy grass and bare patches you may want to start again. This is a must to achieve a pristine lawn. Changing the type of grass in a lawn also means you must dig up the existing grass and replant it with a new type of grass.

Digging up a lawn is a lot of work but it is not impossible. You should rent or buy a turf cutter. This is a specialized piece of equipment used to cut turf. Cut the turf then dig over the soil and then add some compost or organic matter to the soil. This improves its fertility. After that, you can lay new sod down. The best time to do this is in the late autumn or early spring. The soil is relatively dry and the weather is cool, which are ideal conditions for a lawn renovation project.

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Can You Put Topsoil Over Existing Grass and Reseed?

You can lay topsoil over existing grass. It is not always necessary though. The grass will grow up through the topsoil. It is important to rake the topsoil over the existing grass. Once the topsoil is raked evenly you can seed the lawn and rake the seed into the topsoil. The Landzie Pneumatic Lawn Leveling Rake is the best tool for smoothing out top dressing over existing grass. Many wonder why the seed germinates on the top of the soil. The answer is that the seed is trying to reach the sun. Very simply. Late fall and early winter are the best times to lay new topsoil and seed your lawn. The topsoil gives the grass a head start in the spring by providing that important layer that protects new seedlings.