Overseeding means spreading grass seeds over an existing lawn, while reseeding involves tearing up your old lawn before seeding to start from scratch.
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When is the Best Time to Reseed a Lawn?
The best time to reseed your lawn is late summer to early fall for cool-season grass and late spring to early summer for warm-season grass.
Why Does My Grass Grow in Clumps?
Grass can grow in clumps because of its type, weeds, improper mowing, and uneven watering. You can learn more about clumpy grass here.
Different Types of Lawn Spreaders
The different types of lawn spreaders are broadcast, drop, and handheld. Broadcast spreads quickly, drop is very precise, while handheld excels at small jobs.
Benefits of Mulch
The benefits of mulch include healthy soil, well-protected plants, lower yard care costs, better visual appeal, and fewer weeds and pests.
How Often Should You Overseed Your Lawn?
Typically, you’ll need to overseed your lawn annually. How often you should overseed your lawn depends on your lawn condition, grass type, and other factors.
How to Care for a Bentgrass Lawn
Bentgrasses like being mowed low – around 1 inch or less. They also need a lot of water. Learn more about the specifics of bentgrass lawn care in this guide.
How to Get Rid of Creeping Bentgrass
Some ways to get rid of creeping bentgrass are using post-emergent herbicides, soil solarization, and a full lawn renovation. Learn more here.
Pros and Cons of Creeping Bentgrass
One of the pros of creeping bentgrass is how soft it feels under your feet. However, it’s a high-maintenance grass. Learn more about its pros and cons here.
How to Get Rid of Torpedograss
You can get rid of torpedograss by using post-emergent herbicides. At worst, you may need to restart your lawn from scratch. Learn more about torpedograss here.