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Benefits of Overseeding

Overseeding your lawn is the process of adding new grass seeds over your existing landscape. It’s best to start with lawn aeration because that creates the perfect environment for new seed growth. From there, a professional overseeding service can help you achieve a beautiful lawn worthy of neighborhood envy.

The following are just a handful of benefits you can expect:

  • Increased lawn density 
  • Improved lawn and root system health
  • Reduced weed growth and pests
  • Less chance of lawn disease
  • Improved lawn appearance
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When Should the Lawn Be Overseeded?

Fescue is a cool season variety of grass. It grows best during the fall, winter, and spring seasons when temperatures are more moderate and rainfall is generally more abundant. During the warm summer months, fescue will become dormant until temperatures return to moderate levels. As a result, many fescue lawns will discolor and brown out during periods of high temperature and drought stress. Fescue is also susceptible to diseases like brown patch during the summer, and inevitably, this will require that some of the grass be replaced.

To prevent this, fescue requires lawn aeration and overseeding in the fall to increase lawn density. Creating a strong seed foundation will increase the chances of surviving the summer heat and many fungus problems. The best time to rejuvenate your fescue lawn in Georgia is during September and October. This is when both soil and air temperatures are at the optimal level for seed germination, and it allows plenty of time for the young grass to mature before colder temperatures slow down plant growth.

Why Should New Seed Be Planted?

Unlike warm-season turf grasses, fescue does not spread or reproduce naturally. New growth occurs around the crown of the plant — not in the root system. Lawn core aeration and overseeding methods are important because seed-to-soil contact is vital to growing this cool season turf. The holes left behind after core aeration provide a place for seeds to settle into the soil and begin to grow. These holes allow air, water, and nutrients to combine, helping young plants mature and allowing young roots to penetrate hard soils. 

What Is Double Aeration?

Double aeration consists of cross-directional penetration holes across the turf surface. This will increase the amount of area through which the soil receives extra seed, water, air and nutrients. After a period of heavy drought or turf disease problems, this process may be required to sustain more uniform and healthy seed germination rates or be recommended to loosen up compacted soil.

Why Use a Certified Seed Mix?

Not all seeds mixes are created equal! Seed mixes are inspected by official inspectors and under the direction of State or Private Organizations. Certified seed mixes, grown in Georgia and surrounding states, should be checked to verify the origin, adaptation, breeding, seed condition, purity of variety, freedom from disease, and noxious weed seed counts. Certified seed can be readily identified by the tag with an official emblem that is attached to the bag. WeedPro® only uses certified seed supplied by trusted vendors and exceeds all standards set by Official Seed Certifying Agencies.

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Care For Newly-Seeded Lawns

Overseeding your lawn is an exciting process because it leads to a more attractive and flourishing landscape. However, if you want the best results possible, it’s important to follow the proper care tips to ensure you don’t accidentally damage or hinder the seedlings’ growth. Keep the following guidelines in mind, and you’ll have a healthy, dense lawn in no time.

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  • Direct all traffic away from the seeded areas to avoid disturbing the seedbed.
  • Core aerated lawns have plugs of soil deposited across the surface of the lawn. These plugs will break down over 10 to 14 days and do not need to be raked off.
  • Keep the seeds moist! One should water newly seeded areas daily for 15-20 minutes until the seeds germinate. When the seedlings reach a height of 2 inches, one can adjust this schedule so that each location receives 20-30 minutes of watering three times a week.
  • Do not perform any lawn mowing on areas with new seedlings until the plants are about 3 inches tall. When mowing, use a sharp mower blade to protect against pulling seedlings out. If some areas of the lawn become too tall, use a minimum mowing setting of three inches.
  • Do not panic if weeds start to grow in the seeded areas. These weeds can be controlled later, and one should start removing weeds only after the new grass plants have been mowed twice.
  • If leaves fall and begin to mat down seeded areas, the leaves should be carefully removed (preferably with a hand blower).
  • Remember: Nature takes time! Depending on the type of lawn seed, germination can be as short as seven days or as long as a month. Do not get discouraged and forget to water! The best fescue seed usually takes between 10 and 20 days to germinate.

What WeedPro® Can Do for Your Lawn

When it comes to lawn maintenance and care in Georgia, there’s no better name to trust than WeedPro®. Our lawn care specialists are here to help you achieve a beautiful landscape you can be proud of, and when you turn to us, you can expect nothing but the best. Our lawn overseeding services, in combination with our core and liquid aeration service options, will provide you with a healthy, green, and lush lawn that stands out. There’s a reason why WeedPro® is the number one lawn care service serving Atlanta and surrounding areas, so contact us today to get started with our lawn experts.