Overseeding

Where the lawn has suffered grass mortality due to disease, insect attack, or thin growth from poor fertility of the soil and lack of feeding, it is sensible to sow seed onto the areas that are bare. Over seeding can be accompanied by top dressing which also helps to thicken up the grass sward. The seed you use can be a mixture of several different species. Over seeding can be carried out in the spring and autumn to use the natural rainfall as moisture. If you are prepared to water during the summer you can sow seed during the summer however results may not be as good as in autumn and spring.