As fall arrives on Vancouver Island, it's the perfect time for over-seeding your lawn to keep it lush and healthy. Over-seeding involves spreading new grass seed over your existing lawn to fill in bare spots, improve density, and enhance its overall health. Here’s why over-seeding in the fall is a smart choice and how you can do it effectively.
Why Over-seed in Fall?
1. Ideal Weather Conditions: The cool, moist weather of fall creates the perfect environment for new grass seeds to germinate. With mild temperatures and frequent rain, grass can establish strong roots before the winter months.
2. Less Competition from Weeds: Weeds are less active in fall, giving your new grass seed a better chance to thrive without being outcompeted by aggressive growth.
3. Thickens Lawn: Over time, lawns thin out due to wear and tear. Over-seeding in fall fills in these gaps, making your lawn more resistant to pests, diseases, and erosion.
4. Prepares for Spring: A well-established lawn in the fall will green up faster and look healthier when spring arrives, minimizing the need for early repairs.
How to Over-seed Your Lawn
1. Prepare the Lawn: Mow the grass lower than usual and lightly rake to remove debris and thatch.
2. Seed Selection: Choose a grass seed blend that’s well-suited for Vancouver Island’s climate. Fescues and ryegrass are excellent cool-season grasses for this area.
3. Seed Application: Spread the seed evenly using a broadcast spreader. Focus on bare or thin areas.
4. Top-dressing: Lightly cover the seeded areas with a thin layer of compost or topsoil to help the seeds stay moist and protected.
5. Watering: Keep the lawn consistently moist, especially in the first two weeks after seeding. Fall rains will help, but occasional watering may still be needed.
Conclusion
Over-seeding your lawn in the fall is a great way to ensure it stays thick, green, and healthy year-round. Vancouver Island’s mild autumn provides the perfect conditions for new grass growth, setting your lawn up for success through the winter and into spring. (By GYCS)
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