What type of grass seed should I use to overseed my lawn?
I really prefer the look of a closely mowed putting green and was told there is a type of seed that produces this perfect putting-green lawn. — G.P., Bellevue M.B.: You must be admiring a creeping bentgrass lawn. Bentgrass takes more water, nitrogen and constant mowing to keep it pristine. It has poor resistance to disease and poor drought tolerance. It also cannot be used to overseed an established lawn. Instead, learn to love Northwest-adapted grass seed blends that contain a mix of fescue and ryegrass that will stay green with less water in the summer and tolerate more wear and shade. Bend over backward to improve your soil and you’ll have a low-maintenance lawn that looks great.
