Professional Lawn Overseeding
Stellar Lawn Care’s professionals can help you determine if overseeding is necessary in Evansville, IN and surronding areas When portions of a lawn become thin — or even bare — the issue goes beyond a dull appearance. Whether caused by heavy foot traffic or extreme heat (among other factors), a thinned out lawn is more likely to be crowded out by weeds that compete for sunlight, water and other nutrients. This further weakens thin lawns, making them more prone to disease and pests. The best way to thicken a thin lawn or ensure a lush lawn remains intact is with our lawn seeding service. With traditional overseeding and slit seeding options available, we’ll identify the best route to optimize seed germination and maintain a healthy looking lawn well into the future.
Overseeding grass
Overseeding lawns is not an easy process, as there is a lot of work to do beforehand. You must prepare the lawn and soil before you can lay the seed, if you want the process to be successful.
Mow low, dethatch, and overseed
In order to prepare your lawn for an effective overseeding and provide the best lawn care possible, you’ll need to mow lower than usual, to the point here the grass sits right above the soil line.
After the blades have been lowered, you’ll be able to loosen the top layer of soil and remove any debris, this is called dethatching. This allows the soil to be more accessible so the seeds can germinate.
If dethatching isn’t effective, you may also need to aerate your lawn. Aeration will comb your grass and remove debris. It also loosens the soil so more nutrients, water, and air can reach the roots of the grass.
Choose a grass seed
When overseeding, you need to match the seed type to the type of grass that is already growing. You can identify your grass type by examining the climate of your region, looking at the shape of the grass blades, feeling the texture of the grass, or take samples to your local home and garden store for help.
Improve the soil
Spot treat bare areas with topsoil, which will improve the quality of the soil and allow the grass to grow. If you have any areas with water drainage problems, you can apply a thin layer of sand over it and smooth it out with a rake. Sand allows the grass to germinate faster and creates a thicker root zone.
Improve the soil
After the previous steps have been completed, and you have prepared your lawn for overseeding you can now spread your grass seeds evenly around the lawn. Most people use a broadcast spreader, drop spreader, or hand spreader.
Upkeep your feed and watering grass service routine
Continue to mow the grass to a height of two inches for the remainder of the season. Make sure to only mow when the grass is dry. You should fertilize your lawn about six weeks after you sow the seed. Apply a pound of quick-release nitrogen fertilizer for every thousand square feet of lawn space. If your lawn is 5,000 square feet, you would need five pounds of quick-release nitrogen fertilizer to treat it. Make sure the fertilizer is beneficial for your specific grass type. Repeat this process in another six weeks.
