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Summer is tough on lawns. Heavy foot traffic from spending more time outdoors, the hot weather, and sometimes even drought can cause your grass to become worn out and thin in spots. It can be frustrating for homeowners. Especially if you're spending a lot of time on your lawn with watering, mowing, edging and weeding to keep your grass looking nice. But don't worry, there is a solution to these summer lawn woes... Over-Seeding! Over-Seeding can keep your lawn healthy and bring it back into shape after the damage of summer. It is one of the cheapest and fastest ways to bring your worn-out lawn healthy, green and lush once more. Here are some tips on how to properly Over-Seed your lawn: - The best time to Over-Seed your lawn is autumn. (If you can't seed then, the next best time is spring).
- Choose a variety of seed that is suitable for your lawn... Is your lawn shady or sunny? Will kids or pets be romping over the grass? Do you need a drought-resistant variety of grass? Do you live in the South where you can have a green winter lawn by mixing perennial rye grass into your bermuda grass lawn? Are weeds a problem in your yard? Bring the answers to these questions with you when you go to your local garden center or call your lawn specialist so they can help you select the seed that best suits your needs.
- Prepare the lawn before seeding by mowing a little lower than usual and removing the lawn clippings so the seed can reach the ground more easily when you broadcast it.
- Enrich the soil... Spread a very thin layer (no more than 1/4 inch) of enriched soil over the yard with a rake.
- Broadcast the seed... Be sure to follow the instructions on both your spreader and the bag of seed for proper seed installation. You can use a hand-held spreader for smaller yards, and they also make rolling models for larger lawns.
If you don't have the proper equipment or simply don't want to get your hands dirty, we would love to help you with your lawn care! Click the link to visit the R&D Real Estate Services website to learn more about our lawn care and landscaping services. We would be happy to give you a free estimate.
Summer is tough on lawns. Heavy foot traffic from spending more time outdoors, the hot weather, and sometimes even drought can cause your grass to become worn out and thin in spots. It can be frustrating for homeowners. Especially if you're spending a lot of time on your lawn with watering, mowing, edging and weeding to keep your grass looking nice. But don't worry, there is a solution to these summer lawn woes... Over-Seeding! Over-Seeding can keep your lawn healthy and bring it back into shape after the damage of summer. It is one of the cheapest and fastest ways to bring your worn-out lawn healthy, green and lush once more. Here are some tips on how to properly Over-Seed your lawn: 
