Beginner’s Guide to Overseeding | DO’s and DONT’s

This video is very simple.

If you want to be successful at overseeding, you need to follow these easy steps....

1. Mow Low
Mowing low before overseeding is a crucial step in ensuring the success of a new grass seed application. By cutting the existing grass to a shorter height, typically around 1-2 inches, you create several advantages for the overseeding process. It reduces competition for sunlight, water, and nutrients, and increases seed to soil contact allowing the newly sown seeds to establish themselves more effectively.

2. Dethatch
Dethatching before overseeding is a critical preparatory step in achieving a thriving and resilient lawn. Thatch, which is a layer of dead grass, roots, and other organic matter that accumulates on the soil surface, can impede the success of overseeding in several ways. By removing this dense barrier, overseed can make better contact with the soil, ensuring optimal seed-to-soil contact for germination.

3. Choosing the right seed
Selecting the right grass seed is a pivotal decision when it comes to overseeding, as it directly influences the outcome of your lawn. Different grass species and varieties possess varying characteristics, such as color, shade tolerance, drought resistance, and durability, which can impact the overall performance and aesthetics of your lawn.

4. Starter fertilizer
Applying a starter fertilizer during overseeding is a crucial practice for jumpstarting the growth and establishment of newly sown grass seeds. Starter fertilizers typically contain a higher concentration of phosphorus, a nutrient essential for root development and early plant growth. By providing this nutrient boost at the time of overseeding, you enhance the chances of rapid and robust germination.

5. Weed Preventer
Applying mesotrione when overseeding can be a valuable practice to prevent unwanted weed competition and ensure the success of your new grass seeds. Mesotrione is a selective herbicide that targets broadleaf weeds and certain grassy weeds while sparing most established grass varieties. By using mesotrione before overseeding, you can effectively eliminate existing and future weed growth.

6. Watering
Watering after overseeding is of paramount importance to support the successful germination and growth of newly sown grass seeds. Adequate moisture is a fundamental requirement for seed germination, and without it, even the most carefully chosen grass seed won't flourish. Consistent and gentle watering keeps the soil consistently damp, allowing the seeds to swell and sprout.

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Timestamps:
Intro 00:00
Mow Low: 00:41
Dethatch: 01:11
Picking the Right Seed: 02:51
Seed Application Rates: 03:32
Why Using a Drop Spreader is Best: 03:59
Best Seed Covering: 05:12
Rolling in Grass Seed: 06:04
Starter Fertilizer + Weed Preventer: 06:17
How to Water Grass Seed: 08:41
Results: 10:05

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[LAWNLIFE]

I truly wish people understood how much time and effort goes into a video like this. Well done bro. Turned out great!

[TheLawnMentor]

Banger video George! Now’s the time to transform the lawn!

[tyork]

Between you and Ryan Knorr, my first overseeding project was successful! My contractors that built my house put some crap sod down and killed most of it. Now mine is nice and green! If you want something done, do it yourself (with the help of this channel)

[gman]

Great video, George! I overseeded the last 2 years. Thought it was super effective to use a blower after dethatching instead of raking. Sharply angling it down towards the ground really exposed a lot of soil. Also, watering lightly before rolling seemed to help make the rolling more effective.

[johnwalkowiak]

I've watched dozens of these videos and that by far is the best I've ever seen. Very complete answered all my questions I would feel very confident in overseeing this year based on the program you just showed. Was getting a little discouraged over the last few years by some of the other techniques I have watched and used. Thank you very much

[furonable]

Thank you so much, I'm about to overseed my lawn and I feel confident after watching your videos.

[benharrison]

I've had the Sun Joe dethatcher and Groundskeeper II rake for a couple years now and they're game changers. Always amazed at how much dead material they pull up, and satisfying af haha.

[chrisd]

Just seeded my lawn. Havent done any seeding in years. Im less than a week in and getring impaitent. Im happy to see i followed most of this advice without even watching any videos. Fish emulsion fertilizer is what i used with some humic.

[sabresys]

This is a really great video! People of the internet this is what to follow for overseeding! To the point and are 100% correct with all of the info, great job!

[robertlevy]

This channel is amazing. I won’t overseed due to having Bermuda but I watched this anyways due to how quality this channel is. Thank you!

[allensadicario]

Always great seeing you in lawn thanks again

[TOML]

Thanks for the great video . once again you have covered all the bases and hit out of the park !!

[dougadams]

Great video and love the whole family pitching in to help

[keasbeydave]

Very good video for the beginner. I really appreciate that you also give us some money saving tips.

[RobertoTehJon]

Just did all this last weekend. Used an elite rye grass for my overseeding. Also used a mix of the oscillating fan sprinkler and one of the multi setting sprinklers you suggested. Both were at my disposal, but I also have been doing some hand watering. Preferably I would like to not use the fan you said not to use, but it covers the largest surface area for me in the shortest amount of time. Just works with the schedule. Also, its doing it on a patchy area that already had a decent amount of grass. I put a nice layer of peat moss on the bare areas to prevent runoff as best as possible. Hoping for some good results by this weekend. Another heat wave incoming, hope this sprouts before it hits!!! Thanks for all the tips Princess Cut!

[UNBOUNDED-zqul]

GREAT VIDEO !!! You DEFINITELY MAKE IT EASY to follow..

[mattb]

Thanks for all your help George- your vid's along with some of the other lawn YouTubers - I had seedlings doing first emergence after just 4 days (about 1/8"), and the green haze after days 5-6. That's with the RK KBG PRG mix.
May need to give the TTTF a shot in the backyard next season..plan is 20x20 squares all summer long with straw blankets.

[SamsLawn]

Awesome dude, great walkthrough. Just finished my reno/overseeding today, I AM EXHAUSTED, good to see someone else also at work! 😅

[lenchowmein]

George, your videos are the best, it’s a good day when you upload!