Lawn Overseeding Services

The optimal time to overseed your grass is determined on your location. The optimal period to overseed in milder northern regions is late summer to early fall. The soil is warm enough to permit germination in the fall, but the temperatures aren’t too cold for the vulnerable new grass to develop before winter arrives. The soil moisture required for germination is also more favorable. If not completed in the fall, do so as soon as possible to give seedlings enough time to establish before the summer heat arrives.

Whether you hire professionals to overseed your lawn or you attempt to do it yourself, you first need to prepare your lawn. To prepare your lawn for overseeding, cut the grass short and check for thatch with the lowest setting on your mower. If your lawn is too dense, it is preferable to aerate it before overseeding, or if you are filling in patches, remove the thatch and dead grass before distributing seed in bare sections of your lawn.

Next, you need to pick and spread the right seed for your lawn. When selecting seed, make sure to choose the right seed for your region of the country as well as the conditions of your yard, and follow the package directions on your chosen grass seed. Use a seed spreader to speed up the process and ensure that the seed is evenly distributed.

Finally, you need to properly water and maintain your lawn after overseeding. Water the seeds into your grass immediately after scattering them, and continue to water every day until the seeds germinate, which can take up to two weeks.

Hiring a professional lawn care company to complete the overseeding process for you can be worth the investment as these experts will walk you through the process and ensure your lawn is properly maintained after overseeding. Call BAM’S Landscaping today to receive the best lawn overseeding services in Kensington, MD.

Consider the type of grass in the lawn before selecting a grass seed for overseeding. Overseeding with the same type is advised if it is growing well. Consider overseeding with a different variety to fix existing problems if the grass is struggling to live, sparse, or overrun with weeds.

Not all grass seed varieties grow well in all settings; some are better adapted to cold temperatures, while others thrive solely in subtropical environments. When selecting grass seed for overseeding, homeowners should consider what grows best in their area. The best grass seed is one that will grow in the environment in which it is put.

BAM’S Landscaping specialists chose items based on brand reputation, seed quality (including the percentage of weed seeds in the mix), and how well each performed in its claimed category or region. We chose seeds that will strengthen and improve existing lawns without requiring frequent irrigation. Drought and disease resistance are at the top of our list of requirements.

Overseeding allows you to fill in parts of your lawn that have been damaged by pests and dogs. A densely developed grass not only looks good and feels good underfoot, but it also lasts. A healthy grassy landscape can handle more foot traffic while still looking fantastic!

Do you want to enhance the health and look of your lawn? Contact BAM’S Landscaping today for high-quality commercial and residential landscaping services in Kensington, MD.