Overseeding your lawn is a great way to increase its density and fill bare patches with new grass growth. However, it's important to follow the proper aftercare to ensure the seeds successfully germinate and establish themselves. To do this, you'll want to follow a strict watering schedule to provide the right amount of water at the right times. You'll also want to wait to mow your lawn until the new grass is about 3 inches tall, which should take about 3-6 weeks. Additionally, you should avoid walking on your lawn for about 2-3 weeks to avoid harming the seeds. By following these steps, you can ensure the best results for your newly overseeded lawn in Michigan.

Follow a strict watering schedule for your newly overseeded lawn.

Proper watering is crucial for the success of your newly overseeded lawn. After overseeding, you'll want to follow a strict watering schedule to ensure the seeds have consistent moisture. Here's a general guideline to follow:

  • Weeks 1-2: Water your lawn 2-4 times a day. This will keep the soil consistently moist, which is essential for seed germination.
  • Weeks 3-4: Water your lawn 1-2 times a day, but much deeper than before. This will provide the seeds with deeper moisture and encourage root growth.
  • After a month: You can return to your normal watering schedule because the roots will likely be established and not require extra hydration.

By following this strict watering schedule, you can provide the seeds with the moisture they need to germinate and establish themselves in the soil. This will help your newly overseeded lawn grow healthy and strong.

After overseeding, wait to mow your lawn until the new grass is about 3 inches tall.

Grass seed on top of soil after overseeding on a property in Macomb, MI.

Mowing your lawn too soon after overseeding can stress out the new grass and hinder its growth. To avoid this, you'll want to wait until the new grass is about 3 inches tall before mowing. This should take about 3-6 weeks after overseeding. When you do mow, set the mower deck height to its highest setting to avoid cutting the grass too short. This will help prevent stress and allow the new grass to continue growing and establishing itself in the soil.

You should aerate your lawn before having it overseeded to provide the seeds with a great place to fall into and access the nutrients they need.

Avoid walking on your lawn for about 2-3 weeks after overseeding.

Walking on your lawn too soon after overseeding can harm the seeds and hinder their growth. To avoid this, you'll want to avoid walking on your lawn for about 2-3 weeks after overseeding. This will give the seeds enough time to germinate and establish themselves in the soil. After 2-3 weeks, you can gradually start walking on your lawn again, but be sure to avoid heavy foot traffic until the new grass is fully established.

Call us today to schedule our overseeding service!

If you want to increase your lawn's density and fill bare patches with new grass growth, we're here to help. At Big Lakes Lawncare, an overseeding service is offered to help you achieve the lush, green lawn of your dreams. When you schedule this service, our team will use premium seeds to ensure they yield the best results. Our team can also aerate your lawn beforehand to loosen compaction and provide the seeds with the perfect place to fall into!

Our overseeding service is available to residential and commercial properties, as well as HOAs, in Macomb, Shelby, Chesterfield, and other nearby areas in Michigan. Call us today at (586) 200-0855 to schedule our overseeding service!