The Best Time to Overseed Your Bermuda Grass Lawn Story

The Best Time to Overseed Your Bermuda Grass Lawn

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Are you wondering when to overseed your bermuda grass lawn? This is a question that many homeowners ask. The answer depends on where you live.

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You see, bermuda is a self-spreading grass. It grows by sending out stolons that extend along the surface of the grass.

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When to Overseed Bermuda Grass

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The reason that’s the best time for overseeding is because Bermuda grass thrives in warm soils and high temperatures.

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Overseeding your Bermuda grass lawn isn’t something that you will do every year. The benefits of overseedng may only be seen when done properly, which is why we’re cautious to recommend that strategy.

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