But what about caring for your lawn after the process? Do you know how to get the most out of your investment and help create a beautiful yard worthy of the neighbors’ envy?
We want to empower you to own the health and look of your lawn by answering some frequently asked questions about overseeding follow-up care.
The first thing you might be wondering after overseeding...
How Often Should I Water My Lawn?
Answer: A LOT. And start RIGHT NOW.
Seriously. You should begin watering right after you overseed your lawn and water one to two times per day until the grass grows to mowing height (keep reading for mowing tips!).
Pro Tip: Keep the top ¼ inch of soil moist so the seed stays moist. Make sure to cover the entire overseeded area thoroughly …show more content…
This could happen up to 20 days after overseeding depending on the soil’s temperature and your watering schedule.
Watering once or twice per day should do the trick until the new seedlings have reached the height of your existing lawn or until the ground freezes if you live in an area where temperatures dip lower. Then you can switch to your normal watering schedule.
Next up: tackling any weeds.
Do I Need Weed Control?
Answer: Avoid it! It could hurt your grass’ growth.
You might see weeds sprout in the thin areas as your seed grows but the best way to keep them under control is with healthy, dense turf. If you’re in Arizona, Southern California, or New Mexico, then weeds might be sprouting all over the place. Don’t fear, TruGreen is here to help.
Stay away from any type of weed control until the new grass has been mowed 4 or 5 times.
Weed control can cause the seed to germinate improperly because it has become an innocent bystander in your war against weeds, meaning grass won’t grow in as well.
Pro Tip: Treating your soil well with the right watering schedule and the proper lawn care plan http://www.trugreen.com/products-and-services/ will help crowd out weeds after overseeding.
When Can I Start Mowing The
We want to empower you to own the health and look of your lawn by answering some frequently asked questions about overseeding follow-up care.
The first thing you might be wondering after overseeding...
How Often Should I Water My Lawn?
Answer: A LOT. And start RIGHT NOW.
Seriously. You should begin watering right after you overseed your lawn and water one to two times per day until the grass grows to mowing height (keep reading for mowing tips!).
Pro Tip: Keep the top ¼ inch of soil moist so the seed stays moist. Make sure to cover the entire overseeded area thoroughly …show more content…
This could happen up to 20 days after overseeding depending on the soil’s temperature and your watering schedule.
Watering once or twice per day should do the trick until the new seedlings have reached the height of your existing lawn or until the ground freezes if you live in an area where temperatures dip lower. Then you can switch to your normal watering schedule.
Next up: tackling any weeds.
Do I Need Weed Control?
Answer: Avoid it! It could hurt your grass’ growth.
You might see weeds sprout in the thin areas as your seed grows but the best way to keep them under control is with healthy, dense turf. If you’re in Arizona, Southern California, or New Mexico, then weeds might be sprouting all over the place. Don’t fear, TruGreen is here to help.
Stay away from any type of weed control until the new grass has been mowed 4 or 5 times.
Weed control can cause the seed to germinate improperly because it has become an innocent bystander in your war against weeds, meaning grass won’t grow in as well.
Pro Tip: Treating your soil well with the right watering schedule and the proper lawn care plan http://www.trugreen.com/products-and-services/ will help crowd out weeds after overseeding.
When Can I Start Mowing The