Overseeding a Lawn For Optimum Results Story

How To Overseed a Lawn For Optimum Results

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If your lawn is looking patchy and thin and you might be wondering if overseeding is the solution.

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We will teach you how to overseed your lawn follow it up with some tips and pointers to give you the lush lawn you’re hoping for.

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If your lawn currently has at least 50% coverage of your desired grass type, then you (and your lawn) would be a candidates for overseeding.

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However, if your lawn is less than 50% desirable grass or is overtaken by weeds it might be better to kill off or remove your existing grass and start over.

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If you notice it consists of a single variety such as Perennial Ryegrass or Turf Type Tall Fescue, overseeding is appropriate.

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Overseeding warm season turfs such as Bermuda, Zoysia and St. Augustine is not recommended as these turf types are extremely vigorous.

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