How to bring life back into your lawn with over-seeding.
Over time, the grass in a lawn may become sparse due to various factors, such as weather conditions or wear and tear from children and pets. To address this, over-seeding your lawn can effectively fill in bare spots, minimise weed growth, and enhance the overall colour of the grass.
Preparing the Site
Firstly mow your lawn shorter than usual, this will help the seed contact with the seed bed, and a time when your lawn will be dry.
Remove stones, weeds and any other debris.
Time to over seed will be Spring or Autumn, Autumn would be best with ground temperatures. from the summer being warmer and the moisture being at its best at this time of year.
Use a rake to remove any dead grass or thatch. Weeds and moss are the most likely problem when over seeding.
Once this is done, look at your lawn see if there are any uneven parts, top up with topsoil where needed.
Sowing
Firstly, work out how much seed is needed, (15-25grams per m² for overseeding), divide results by 1000 to get weight of seed required (kgs).
Spread the seed evenly on the area which needs attention. This can be done by hand or by a spreader for larger areas.
After over-seeding, work the seed into the sword either with a light rake or brush.
Make sure the soil is kept moist for the seed to germinate.
Once seed grows to a height of about 2-3 inches, start your first mowing. Ensuring mower blades are sharp, helps with a nice clean cut.
Do not cut more than a third of the growth in height.
If it’s necessary, feed the lawn at the recommended usage stated, and use a fertiliser suitable for the time of year.
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