Fall Grass Seeding from Schauer's Hardware

Establishing grass seed can be executed just about anytime throughout the spring, summer, and fall months; however, most lawn & garden pros will suggest seeding at the end of summer or autumn. If you do establish grass seed in the summer the grass could require slightly more care and water. Also, the lawn is more susceptible to weeds during prime growing times. Whatever your lawn or grass job is, stop by Schauer's Hardware in Forest Park we would love to help guide and and identify your choice seed solution for your yard.

 

When planting seed in the fall months, the soil conditions are still warm providing a wonderful climate for swifter germination before the colder days. It is can be so much more painless in the fall! In the autumn months it will tend to rain a bit more than in the summer months, so there is benefits to autumn grass seeding… more rain so that you do not have to take time to water with the sprinkler as often.

There Are Different Types of Seeding

There are many types of seeding, all will depend on the general condition of the grass. You could be spot seeding, maybe doing an outright new or renovated lawn, or just fixing your current lawn by overseeding it. Whatever your grass looks like, make it worthier by seeding in the fall.

Spot Seeding: The name is what it is. There is a naked spot where the grass has departed or thinned out for whatever reason. There are components that are constructed especially for this type of spot seeding problem. They’re called patch & repair, or spot grass repair seed. There is also kits available that come with the grass seed, and starter fertilizer. Some even encompass sort of a “mulch” to help keep it from washing away the seed before it takes root. Make sure to verify that you use the kind that closely matches your current seed, or a seed that grows well in your area. Also if the grass died in a certain area, you might want to determine that a sunny grass seed was not planted in a shady area to start with. If that is so try switching to a sun & shade seed, or dense shade formula to help maintain in that area.

 

Renovating your lawn: Generally a yard with a mixture of hills, valleys, and bare spots is harder to renovate. You may need to add new soil into depressions in the yard or to some bare spots first. Add at least 3 inches or more of topsoil, rake out and remove all rocks and any other debris. If mending some grassy areas, mow the grass to about 2 inches then cover topsoil right over the lawn and rake to level with the grass. Disperse the new grass seed with a lawn spreader or with your hands steadily over the space and rake it in. Ensure to water regularly. Then you’re on your way to a new lawn that will look marvelous in the spring.

  

Sowing new grass seed over an existing lawn is called overseeding: You will want to “overseed” if your lawn is thinned out due to age or, insects, or other issues. Including new seed to old will help with your total yard health. You can directly sow the new grass seed over your existing lawn. Take the time to prepare your lawn before spreading the seed will boost the success of the end result. To prepare for overseeding, you will want to mow the yard lower than you typically would. Do not keep the grass clippings on the yard. Rake or bag the grass clippings. Next, loosen up the top layer of the soil and take out any debris or dead grass. Use a metal rake to help with this part. This step will help the seeds get deeper in in the ground and take root. You might want to add a fall fertilizer and remember to water repeatedly to assure the new seeds take root before winter.

Stop by Schauer's Hardware in Forest Park so our associates can help support you with all your fall lawn needs from choosing the proper lawn fertilizers, grass seeds, bug or animal controls. We offer an assortment of products to fit your lawn the best. Ask one of our store associates for help!