Is your lawn in North Carolina looking patchy and thin? If so, overseeding is the right lawn care service for this problem! This service involves scattering grass seeds on your existing turf to promote new growth and fill in the bare patches, making it lusher and thicker. A dense lawn is also stronger and more resilient against stressors like diseases, insects, and weeds. The best time to schedule overseeding is in the fall when conditions are ideal for the grass seeds to germinate and establish strong roots in the soil before winter sets in. It should also be paired with core aeration to ensure they have top-notch seed-to-soil contact and good access to the resources they need to grow successfully.

What is overseeding, and what results does it provide?

Overseeding is a lawn care service that involves spreading seeds on your turf to introduce new grass growth. This will fill in the bare patches on your lawn, improving its density and restoring its lush appearance. It'll also strengthen its defenses so it is better equipped to resist stressors like lawn diseases and insects. Additionally, thickening your turf through overseeding will help crowd out weeds by leaving less space for them to grow and invade!

When is the best time to overseed your lawn?

The best time to overseed your lawn is in the fall when temperatures are cooler to provide ideal conditions for the cool-season grass seeds to germinate. The grass seeds will also have plenty of time to grow and establish a good root system before winter sets in. That way, your lawn will be thick, lush, and in good shape to survive the cold temperatures during this season.

The best seeds to use for overseeding your cool-season lawn in North Carolina are tall fescue seeds, as they'll yield healthy, resilient, vibrant grass!

Should you pair overseeding with any other lawn care services?

To ensure you achieve the best results from overseeding, you will want to pair it with core aeration. This service involves pulling up plugs of soil to loosen compaction and create passageways that allow nutrients, water, air, and sunlight to reach the roots of your grass more easily. Aeration and overseeding should be scheduled together because they complement each other.

Aerating your lawn first creates tiny holes in the ground where the grass seeds can fall into and have excellent contact with the soil; this will improve the chances of successful germination and root development. Similarly, the seeds will also have extra protection from the wind, rain, and critters that eat them than if you didn't aerate beforehand and just scattered them atop the surface. As a result, more will yield new grass. If that's not enough, they'll also have optimal access to the nutrients and resources they need to grow. By pairing aeration and overseeding together, you can reap the most benefits from both services.

Call us today to schedule our overseeding service!

If you want to create a dense and strong lawn, then our overseeding service is just what you need. Our team at Carolina Turf Lawn and Landscape will overseed your cool-season lawn using premium tall fescue seeds, plus administer a starter fertilizer afterward to kickstart their growth with vital nutrients. We also offer this service with core aeration to ensure the best results, namely a lush, healthy lawn. If you have warm-season grass and request overseeding, we can do so with bermudagrass seeds!

We offer our overseeding service to commercial and residential properties, as well as HOAs, in Matthews, Weddington, Ballantyne, NC, and throughout the nearby areas. Give us a call today at (704) 649-0430 to schedule this service.