Category Archives: Overseeding

Overseeding a lawn is an important treatment to thicken a lawn and improve the variety of grass species.

Overseeding can also be employed to help a lawn recover from scarification more quickly.

These posts look at why you may need to overseed your lawn, and how to do it.

Why you should know the temperature of your soil

As spring gradually eases its way in, the days slowly become longer and the sun rises higher, how do you know when to start repairing or re-seeding your lawn? The easiest way by far is through knowing the temperature of the soil. A simple soil thermometer can be purchased in any reputable garden centre. It is a reliable way… Read More »

How to overseed your lawn with new grass seed

Thinking of overseeding your lawn? Here are the reasons why you should and some quick tips on how to overseed your lawn. The grasses in any lawn can thin over time, causing bare patches and weak areas. This can be caused by many reasons including compaction, increased shade from shrubs or trees growing over the lawn, minor changes in… Read More »