About Lawn Over seeding in Canada

What is Lawn overseeding and How to do it?

Lawn overseeding is a technique of sprinkling new seeds over the top of your existing grass. As your grass starts to mature, the regeneration of new grass blades starts to decrease. Also, in this damaged state, your lawn is more susceptible to weeds, and sooner or later, the weeds will begin to take control of your yard.

If you do not follow the practice of overseeding, you may end up with a lawn that does not look quite as good as a couple of years ago.

The benefits of overseeding

What are the benefits of over-seeding my lawn? The most obvious benefit is that you can get a completely new look for your lawn in no time at all. Overseeding will rejuvenate and improve the appearance of a tired and old lawn that is struggling to survive.
You will also reduce the risk of your lawn becoming contaminated with pests and disease. You will also have less lawn erosion and thick green turf.
If you want to give your yard a new lease on life and make it lush and green once again, using high-quality grass seed and top-quality fertilizer can help you achieve your goal.
When overseeding your lawn, there are other factors you should take into consideration if you want your turf to stay lush green and full of natural beauty.

These other variables include proper timing, watering, fertilization, and pest control. Good timing means that you are overseeding your old grass at the appropriate time of year for the right conditions. Watering and fertilizing entail working with nature to get your lawn the moisture it needs and the nutrients it needs to maintain its lush green appearance so that it can withstand whatever nature throws at it.
If you maintain a healthy lawn, you will have less of a need to apply chemical fertilizers or pesticides to remedy lawn issues. By keeping a healthy lawn with just a few best practices like correct watering and overseeding, pests do not have a chance of taking over your yard.

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Best time to overseed a Canadian lawn

After the threat of frost is gone in early spring seems to be the preferred time for a Canadian lawn.

How to Overseed Lawns

Step One: Mow and Rake

Begin the overseeding process by mowing your lawn on the lowest setting and bagging the clippings. Next, rake the lawn to remove any loose grass or debris, further exposing the soil to accommodate the new seed.

Step Two: Amend the Soil

Add a thin layer of one-quarter of an inch or less of enriched soil over the existing grass and gently rake it in to provide a healthy environment for the new seeds to settle into.

Step Three: Add the Seeds

Fill the seed spreader and adjust the settings according to the directions on the label, and apply over the entire area, refilling as needed. For smaller areas, you may want to use a hand spreader while a drop or broadcast spreader is more suitable for larger lawns.

Step Four: Feed the Grass

Choose and apply a fertilizer with concentrations that are suitable for new grass, and which contain phosphorus to support root growth and nitrogen for enhanced top growth and greening.

Step Five: Water the Lawn

Ensure the seeds and soil remain consistently moist, watering once or twice a day until the new grass has reached the height of the old grass. From there, water your lawn as needed to prevent wilting to establish a deep, healthy root system. Refrain from mowing the grass until the lawn has filled in and the blades are at least one-inch high.

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