During our recent visit, we performed an overseeding in combination with aeration. This was done to help enhance the appearance of existing turf, thicken up the lawn and help its overall health. Keep in mind that results are entirely dependent on the watering that you do!

There are many questions when it comes to watering after overseeding. We outlined the schedule below to help guide you along the way.

Weeks 1-3

For the best results:

• Please water 2 times a day for 10-15 minutes per area/zone.

• Water early morning and late afternoon every day. Even one day missed can result in seed death

• Goal--to encourage germination and shoot growth.

Weeks 4-5

• Please water 2 times per week for 30 minutes per area/zone.

• Water early in the morning before 7:00am (this is the best watering practice at any time of the year).

• The goal--to promote root growth of the new grass plants.

In late Fall (when sprinklers are getting winterized), the longer you can water, the better. But we realize you eventually need to shut them down for the season. Once temperatures stay below 50 degrees F, the seed will go dormant until next Spring and then resume growth. Any water you can provide at this time (i.e. manual watering) will be beneficial, but it isn't absolutely mandatory.

What’s Next?

Follow these instructions to maximize your results! Keep in mind that while we guarantee the quality of our seed, we cannot guarantee germination, but we are here to help answer questions at any time!

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