Overseeding is a great way to thicken your lawn in Michigan and fill in bare spots, but what about the weeds? Should you eliminate them before doing this? The short answer is yes, as it's ideal to kill the weeds first so they don't hinder the germination and growth of the new grass. However, you'll also want to wait a few weeks after applying weed control treatments to overseed; otherwise, the seeds won't have much success with establishing. Fortunately, if you're on a professional lawn care plan, they'll have this all under control, timing their weed control applications perfectly so you get the best results from overseeding!

It's ideal to eliminate weeds before overseeding so they don't hinder the new grass from growing.

While overseeding is a beneficial service to bolster your turf's density and fill in bare spots, it's ideal to eliminate weeds first. After all, they steal much-needed nutrients and resources from your grass, hindering the seeds from successfully germinating and growing into healthy, beautiful blades. Not only that, but they'll also drag down the curb appeal of your newly thickened lawn. So, by killing the weeds before overseeding, you can ensure they don't interfere with the new grass and allow it to establish quickly and successfully.

Wait a few weeks after applying weed control treatments to overseed your lawn.

Bare patch on a lawn in Macomb, MI, with grass seeds.

While it's ideal to eliminate weeds before overseeding, you'll want to wait a few weeks after applying weed control treatments to do this. This way, you don't hinder the seeds from germinating. Most weed control applications have a waiting period before you can overseed, so you'll want to adhere to that to ensure it's safe for the seeds. If you don't wait, the seedlings won't have as much success with establishing, and you won't get the desired results from this service.

Make sure to water your lawn after overseeding to provide the seeds with the moisture they need to germinate!

If you're on a professional lawn care plan, they'll time weed control and overseeding accordingly.

If you're on a professional lawn care plan, you won't have to worry about whether it's necessary to eliminate weeds before overseeding your lawn. After all, they'll have this all under control, timing their weed control treatments perfectly so you get the best results from this service. For example, the lawn care team will apply pre-emergent weed control in the spring to prevent weeds from surfacing in the first place and then overseed in the fall, giving them enough time to establish and grow into healthy, beautiful grass.

A professional lawn care plan also typically includes post-emergent weed control treatments to eliminate any existing growth. Professionals will make sure these treatments and overseeding are scheduled at an ideal interval to allow the grass seeds to germinate. With their expertise, you can trust that they'll do everything right and at the right time to ensure you get the best results!

Give us a call today to schedule our weed control and overseeding services!

Weed control before overseeding sets the grass seeds up for success by ensuring they won't have any competition for essential resources. If you're planning to overseed your turf but want to tackle pesky weeds first, let our professionals take the guesswork out of the job. Here at Big Lakes Lawncare, we provide expert weed control and overseeding services to help you achieve a lush, weed-free lawn. Our team uses high-quality weed control treatments to effectively eradicate invasive weeds and a premium blend of grass seeds to encourage stronger grass growth.

These services are offered to homeowners and business owners, along with HOAs, in Macomb, Shelby, Chesterfield, MI, and neighboring areas. Call us today at (586) 200-0855 to schedule!