Having a good lawn starts with proper seeding. Many professionals have been practicing this but not a lot of homeowners are aware of this process. Overseeding has been around for years and has always been a part of lawn care maintenance. This simple remedy can help your thinning grass and prevent future problems. You might not think much about it, but spring is almost here and this is the perfect time to start taking care of your lawn.
What is overseeding and what does it do to your lawn?
Overseeding is the method of spreading small grass seeds on top of your existing grass. This helps your lawn grow new grass without starting from scratch, improving its health, giving it a full and fresh look.
Here are a few reasons why you should add it to your lawn care routine:
Fill Patchy Dead Areas
Overseeding your lawn is very important especially after winter. No matter how healthy or beautiful your yard was before, after its being exposed to the ever-changing weather combined with snow melts and chemical deicers, your lawn will wear and tear. Soil and grass will become stressed leaving your yard with dead, patchy and thinning areas. With overseeding, it will help generate new grass and achieve that lush looking yard you've always wanted.
Cheaper Than Installing Sod
There are 2 ways to establish a new lawn, overseeding or sodding. You may be wondering by now which one is a better option? There are pros and cons between the two but the most obvious difference is the price. With sodding, you'll have to buy the sod and pay someone to lay it. As for overseeding, all you need to buy is the seed and invest some time in taking care of it. Saves you a lot of money and maintenance is not that hard. Plus, you can do it on your own if you follow the proper way of overseeding. A lot of tutorials and guides are available now.
Flexible and Less Maintenance
With overseeding, you can choose from a variety of seeds that you know will grow well in your area. It may take a while for it to develop, but in time the grass will become healthier, not a lot of maintenance is needed. Also, the grass will continue to grow in the same environment where they germinate over time, undisturbed.
These are just a few reasons as to why homeowners should be overseeding their lawn. As every lawn is different, it is best to carefully evaluate first your property to determine whether you need to work with what is there or do an overhaul. Also, note that the result will vary depending on how it is done. Please consult with a professional first to see what works best for your lawn.
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