Overseeding is a great way to fill in any bare or patchy areas on your lawn in Colorado. It will also help it grow thicker and stronger, which will give it better defenses against stressors like insects, weeds, diseases, and more. Overseeding should be done every year during the fall. This is because cool-season grass seeds thrive during this season, so they'll have an ideal environment to germinate and flourish into new, healthy grass growth. Pairing overseeding with aeration is highly recommended for optimal results as well. Aeration loosens compacted soil, making it easier for the grass seeds to establish themselves in the ground.

What exactly is overseeding?

Overseeding is the process of spreading grass seeds over your existing lawn to thicken up its appearance and increase its density. This is usually done when there are bare or patchy areas on your lawn that need filling in. Usually, professionals will use a spreader machine to overseed your lawn to ensure that the seeds are spread evenly.

The three most common types of grass seeds used for overseeding include turf-type tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, and ryegrass.

What will the results be if you overseed your lawn?

If you decide to overseed your lawn, you can expect several benefits. For one, overseeding will fill in any bare or patchy areas with new, healthy grass growth, giving you a fuller and more vibrant lawn overall. It will also make your lawn thicker so that it has a greater resistance to things like insect infestations, weed infestations, and drought.

When should you overseed your lawn?

To get the best results, you should schedule an overseeding service sometime in the fall. That's because we have cool-season grass here in Colorado, which thrives during the cooler fall weather. By overseeding your lawn during the fall, they will have a better chance of successfully germinating and establishing themselves in the soil. However, it's important to schedule this service early enough in the fall so that they can establish their roots before the winter weather sets in!

Pair overseeding with aeration for best results.

Aeration is a lawn care service that can complement overseeding beautifully. When you pair them together, they work in tandem to produce exceptional results. Aeration involves using machinery to loosen compacted soil so that the roots of your grass have better access to essential nutrients and resources. When you overseed right after aeration, the grass seeds will fall into the holes left behind during the aeration process, giving them excellent seed-to-soil contact and greatly improving their chances of successful germination. By pairing these two services, you can ensure that your newly seeded grass seeds receive everything they need to flourish!

Give us a call today to sign up for our overseeding service!

Here at Mesa Turf Masters, we offer an overseeding service that will fill your lawn with beautiful, green grass. We use only top-quality grass seeds during this service, so you can rest assured that they're going to thrive and give you the lush lawn of your dreams. What's more, we always recommend pairing overseeding with core aeration, so you can count on getting the deepest seed-to-soil contact possible. Our crew performs this service in the fall because cool-season grass seeds thrive during this time and it gives them enough time to establish themselves before winter dormancy.

We offer our overseeding service, as well as our aeration service, to property owners in Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, CO, and throughout the surrounding areas. Give us a call today at (970) 434-5440 to schedule these services and take your lawn to the next level! We look forward to working with you!