What is the best seed for overseeding a lawn?

BEST OVERALL: Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed All-Purpose Mix.

  • RUNNER-UP: Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed High Traffic Mix.
  • MOST DROUGHT-TOLERANT: Jonathan Green 10316 Black Beauty Grass Seed.
  • BEST FOR SHADE: Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Dense Shade Mix.

    • Can you use too much grass seed when overseeding?

    Quality grass seed labels include guidance on optimal seeding rates to maximize your results. Don’t overdo or cut corners. Too much grass seed causes undue competition for resources such as light, water and nutrients, and grass seedlings struggle as a result. Too little seed leaves lawns thin or bare.

    Can I just spread seed on my lawn?

    Let us start with the simple question, will the seed grow if it is just thrown on the ground? The simple answer is, yes. Beyond just throwing the seed out into the lawn and not performing any grass maintenance there is a whole world of lawn care. While the seed is one of the most resilient out there.

    How much grass seed should I put down for overseeding?

    If most of your lawn already has thick grass growth, overseeding will be a general maintenance task. In this case, you should use two to four pounds of seed for every 1,000 square feet of lawn. However, if your lawn has exposed areas of soil, apply four to eight pounds of seed per every 1,000 square feet.

    When should I overseed my lawn UK?

    March to early May and early autumn – late August to September (the best time to overseed a lawn). Planting in late June and July should be avoided because of excessive heat and lack of moisture.

    How do you overseed a patchy lawn?

    Mow Low. Before overseeding your thin lawn, cut your grass shorter than normal and bag the clippings. After mowing, rake the lawn to help loosen the top layer of soil and remove any dead grass and debris. This will give the grass seed easy access to the soil so it can root more easily after germinating.

    Can you just sprinkle grass seed on top of soil?

    Seed won’t grow if it is either buried too deep or sitting on the surface. Whilst seed needs sunlight to germinate, it also needs the heat, moisture and air provided by the soil so if it’s sitting on top of the soil – it won’t be benefitting from all those things it needs to germinate.

    How do I prepare my lawn for overseeding?

    What is the best way to overseed an existing lawn?

    How to Overseed an Existing Lawn in 8 Steps

    1. Supplies Needed to Overseed a Lawn.
    2. Step 1: Dethatch and Aerate the Lawn (If Necessary)
    3. Step 2: Mow the Lawn Short.
    4. Step 3: Rake to Remove Debris.
    5. Step 4: Add Enriched Topsoil.
    6. Step 5: Spread the Grass Seed.
    7. Step 6: Fertilize the New Grass.
    8. Step 7: Water Your Lawn Generously.

    Should you scarify before overseeding?

    Fall is the best time to perform the heavy scarifying when there is heavy thatch or moss infestation. The process will seriously thin the lawn leaving soil exposed. This turns out to be an ideal moment to seed or overseed with new and improved grass seed.