--- title: Seeding Your Lawn - The Ultimate Guide description: The time of year you seed, how you seed your lawn and which grass seed you choose are all factors in the success of overseeding. image: https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/Grass_Comparison.png --- [![GreenMeadow](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/Green_Meadow_LawnCare_January2019%20Theme/Image/download.png)](http://www.greenmeadowlawncare.com/) ## Learning Center # Seeding Your Lawn - The Ultimate Guide Posted by [Dave Schwarm](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/author/dave-schwarm) on Nov 10, 2020 11:10:29 AM ![Dave Schwarm](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hubfs/Dave%20Bio%20Pic.jpg) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## **Which Kind of Grass Seed is Best for My Yard?** ### The Northeast’s changing seasons can be tough on turf. It’s important to have a grass variety that can withstand the challenges of long winters and moderate summers. In the northeast, no one grass can do this alone. ### The benefit of having a grass seed blend is that it offers genetic diversity.  Where one grass type lacks - another might excel when considering factors such as humidity, seasons or elevation. ![Grass types comparison](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Grass_Comparison.png?width=500&name=Grass_Comparison.png) - [Which Kind of Grass Seed is Best for My Lawn?](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/what-kind-of-grass-is-best-for-my-yard-blue-vs-rye-vs-fescues-vs-blend-explained) - [A-list Grass Seed - What's So Special About It?](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/a-list-grass-seed) - [Spring Seeding vs Fall Seeding](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/spring-seeding-vs-fall-seeding) --- ## **How Should I Overseed My Lawn?** If it's been several years since your last overseeding or if your lawn has been damaged by heat/drought, diseases, traffic and looks weak and thin - you are due! There are several different approaches you can take: - Triple Core Aeration & Seed: tiny cores of soil are removed from yard before entire lawn is overseeded.  - Machine Slice Seeding: 1 inch slices made in yard are directly filled with new seed. - Hydroseeding: this method is great for new construction - Garden weasel and seed: this manual method is great for small, bare patches.  - Broadcast seeding: scattering seed by hand.  **Read more about each method here:** - [5 Best Ways to Seed Thin and Bare Areas](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/5-best-ways-to-seed-thin-and-bare-lawn-areas) --- ## **How to Prepare My Lawn for Overseeding?** Often times, the key to getting a successful yield can lie in the preparation. To prepare your lawn for overseeding be sure to: - ### Mow your lawn low. - ### Be aware of your soil’s health (pH). - ### Research the type of grass seed you will be using - be sure it can thrive in your climate. - ### Be aware of how much water you will be needing. **Read more here:** - [How To Prepare My Lawn for Overseeding](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/prepare-my-lawn-for-overseeding) --- ## **When Is the Best Time of Year to Seed My Lawn?** ### Fall, followed by winter (dormant) seeding are the two best times of year to seed your lawn. Both will give your lawn the adequate head start it needs to green-up in Spring and suppress spring weed growth.    ![Fall Seed Vs Dormant Seed](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Fall%20Seed%20Vs%20Dormant%20Seed.png?width=478&name=Fall%20Seed%20Vs%20Dormant%20Seed.png)   - [Times of Year to Overseed Your Lawn \[Best to Worst\]](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/times-to-over-seed-your-lawn) - [Top 6 Benefits of Fall Seeding](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/top-6-benefits-of-fall-seeding) - [Top 10 Benefits of Dormant Seeding](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/dormant-seeding-why-should-i-seed-my-lawn-in-late-fall) - [Fall Seed vs Dormant Seeding](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/fall-seeding-vs-dormant-seeding) --- ## **How to Care for a Newly Seeded Lawn?** Did you know that having a healthy lawn can increase the value of your home by up to 20%? Now that you have seeded your lawn, it’s time to protect your investment.  ### Watering: Too much water can cause seeds to wash away or rot and not enough water can cause a seed sprout to die.   ![scheduling irrigation](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/social-suggested-images/Irrigation%20Chart%20(2).png?width=500&name=Irrigation%20Chart%20(2).png) Read more below: - [How To Care For a Newly Seeded Lawn](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/how-to-care-for-a-newly-seeded-lawn) - [When Does Grass Seed Germinate? \[Air Temp vs Soil Temp\]](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/when-does-grass-seed-germinate-air-temp-vs-soil-temp) - [Slice Seeding vs Aeration and Seeding](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/slice-seeding-vs-aeration-seeding)   --- [![Request a Free On-Site Estimate with Green Meadow Lawn Care](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5267915/3d9c2fe5-427a-49f8-b6cb-c480da7dd18a.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5267915/3d9c2fe5-427a-49f8-b6cb-c480da7dd18a) [![Green Meadow Youtube Channel](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5267915/dc40a82a-7401-4bcd-92ad-da378114f73b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5267915/dc40a82a-7401-4bcd-92ad-da378114f73b) *[![Learning Center Articles ](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5267915/452a537a-2187-41a1-b79f-78fd381f9058.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5267915/452a537a-2187-41a1-b79f-78fd381f9058)* *Since 2007, Green Meadow Lawn Care has provided homeowners throughout the greater Tolland, Connecticut area with premium fertilization programs, tick control, mosquito management, seeding & aeration and tree & shrub care. * *Visit our *[*Learning Center*](https://blog.greenmeadowlawncare.com/)* to find out more about how our services can help you or visit our*[ *Youtube Channel*](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZzJAZmz2qVfbPc1fQOf5Ig) *to view more in our Learning Center Series.* *To speak to our Customer Service Manager, please call* *Dave (view*[ *Dave's video bio*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WP_5B_B-jbQ) *here) with any questions. 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