What type of grass seed is best?
Our climate allows for a range of grasses to be used, from Kentucky Bluegrass to Perennial rye grass, fine and tall fescues, zoysia and bermudagrass. Contact a local lawn & garden center for more advice on what type of seed is best suited for you. When is the best time to overseed? Late summer early fall is the best time to overseed lawns. Soil and atmospheric temperatures are most favorable for optimum seed germination and growth. With adequate moisture, fertilizer and sunlight, the new seedlings will be well established before cooler fall weather sets in. Also, weed competition is less of a factor at this time, giving the grass seedlings a better environment to grow and develop. Spring overseeding can also be done, but there is more of a chance of weather related problems (heavy spring rains, extreme high temperatures) and weed competition is more prevalent in the spring. Also, spring seeding may interfere with application of pre-emergent weed killers; concurrent application of seed
