When Is the Best Time to Overseed Your Lawn?
Timing can make a difference when adding new grass seed. Learn what to consider before you overseed your lawn.
Why Timing Matters
Grass seed needs warm soil, steady moisture and time to establish before extreme weather arrives. Sow at the wrong time and much of the seed may never take.
For most cool-season lawns early fall is ideal, with spring the next best option.
Before You Seed
Prepare for the Best Results.
Good preparation matters as much as timing.
- Mow short Lower the cutting height before seeding.
- Rake or aerate Loosen the surface so seed reaches the soil.
- Choose the right seed Match the seed to your existing grass and conditions.
- Keep it moist Water lightly and often until the seed establishes.
