If you want to fill in any bare or patchy areas of your lawn, then overseeding is the way to go. Overseeding involves spreading grass seeds over your entire lawn to encourage new growth and help it become thicker. You should use a blend of ryegrass, Kentucky bluegrass, and turf-type tall fescue when overseeding your lawn in Colorado. These three types of seeds will produce strong, durable grass that can withstand the harsh winters we experience here. It's best to overseed your lawn in the fall because the cool-season grass seeds germinate best during this time and they have enough time to establish themselves before winter. To ensure these seeds grow successfully, do not walk on your lawn for 2-3 weeks after seeding, and make sure you water your lawn frequently!

Use a blend of ryegrass, Kentucky bluegrass, and turf-type tall fescue seeds when overseeding your lawn.

When overseeding your lawn, you'll need to choose which type of seed blend to use. Here in Colorado, a blend of ryegrass, Kentucky bluegrass, and turf-type tall fescue seeds is the best option. Each of these seeds offers its own unique benefits, but all three are known for producing strong, durable grass. Below is a quick breakdown of each grass type.

  • Ryegrass is a cool-season annual grass that grows quickly and can tolerate dry conditions. Its resilient blades can stand up to heavy foot traffic and play a role in helping your lawn stay firm and stable.
  • Kentucky bluegrass is also a cool-season perennial grass that has deep roots and can tolerate shade. This type of grass thrives in cooler temperatures and produces soft, green blades.
  • Turf-type tall fescue is a cool-season perennial grass that thrives in Colorado. Its long, narrow leaves provide great shade tolerance and drought resistance.

What time of the year should you overseed your lawn in Colorado?

The ideal time to overseed your lawn in Colorado is in the fall. That's because these cool-season grass seeds germinate better in cooler temperatures, so they will have the perfect environment to sprout when the weather is just right. What's more, by overseeding your lawn early enough in the fall, they will have enough time to establish their root systems before the winter arrives.

It's recommended to overseed your lawn once every year to keep it dense and healthy!

Don't walk on your lawn after it has been overseeded and make sure to water it frequently.

After your lawn has been overseeded, there are some things that you'll need to do to care for them. For one, you should stay off of your lawn for 2-3 weeks. That's because the seeds will need time to establish their roots in the soil, and walking on your lawn before they have the chance to do so can displace the seeds, resulting in them not being able to grow. You should also make sure that you water your lawn frequently. For the first 2 weeks, you should water your lawn lightly but frequently. Then, for the next 2 weeks, you can cut back on the frequency of watering, but increase the amount per session. After 4 weeks, you can go back to a normal watering schedule.

Give us a call today to schedule our overseeding service.

Overseeding is an excellent way to thicken up your thinning lawn. At Mesa Turf Masters, we offer an overseeding service that involves spreading a blend of ryegrass, Kentucky bluegrass, and turf-type tall fescue seeds across your lawn to encourage new growth. We offer this 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 our overseeding service. We look forward to working with you to help you achieve a lush, thick lawn!