If you want a beautiful lawn, you need to know the secrets of the professionals. Most homeowners do not know that overseeding is the key! Even if you have been tending your grass for years, overseeding can still improve it. Lawn overseeding in Oklahoma City is how to make your yard look great.
If you do it right, the process is easy and straightforward. Overseeding is spreading grass over an already existing lawn. As lawns mature and are used, thinning will happen. This is where overseeding comes in. For lawns in OK and the rest of the south, overseeding cool-season reinforcements with warm-seeding grass will add a nice green color during the winter months. This combination, along with mulch and fertilizer, keeps your lawn looking green while the warm-season grass lies dormant.
You do not need expensive equipment to overseed a lawn. You can use your hands for small areas and a spreader for larger ones. Walk in a single direction and spread half the seeds, then spread the remaining seeds at a right angle to the direction your first walked. This will allow for better coverage, if you spread the seeds in different directions.
Choosing the right seed is important. You want it to be compatible. It is best to use the same seed. You do not want to use poor quality, bargain store seeds either.
Once you have overseeded your lawn it is important to keep the soil moist. Lightly watering three times a day until the grass begins to sprout is recommended. You do not want to over water either. Once the grass is growing you can water less times a day, but add more each time.
If you test your soil and the Phosphorus (P) is low, you may want to apply fertilizer. It can be applied before or right after seeding. Though weeds will also benefit from adding Phosphorus, it is still worth it to get the thick grass you desire.
If you are interested in lawn overseeding in Oklahoma City, Elite Lawn Care is here to help! We offer many different services including overseeding, pest control, grub control and much more. Visit our website here for more information.
