Over-seeding your lawn, successfully!
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September 8, 2012 — Cool season grasses often need a little help at the end of summer — especially this summer. Mike McGrath reveals the secrets of successfully over-seeding an existing, but patchy lawn. Plus answers to all your growing questions.
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I’ve seen people ‘overseeding’ their lawns, and was surprised that I couldn’t find any mention of it in your A to Z archives. I think my lawn might be a candidate for overseeding, but how can I tell for sure? Is there a problem with overseeding a different type of grass than is currently present? Is there a resource for identifying what type of grass I already have? Get the answer »
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