Fall Grass Seeding from Malone Home Center

Planting grass seed can be done anytime throughout the year; however, most lawn & garden professionals will suggest seeding at the end of summer or autumn. If you do establish grass seed in the warmer months the lawn wil require slightly more care and water. Also, the grass is more exposed to weeds and crabgrass during prime growing months. Whatever your lawn or yard plan is, visit us at Malone Home Center in Greenville we would love to support you and identify the best seed solution for your the grassy area.

 

When planting seed in the autumn months, the soil conditions are still termperate providing a terrific environment for rapid germination before it gets too cold. It is can be so much more painless in the autumn months! In the autumn months it will sometimes rain a bit more than in the summer, so there is convenience to fall grass seeding… more rain so that you do not have to take time to water with the sprinkler as often.

Does Your Lawn Fit Into One Of These Types?

There are diverse types of seeding, some will revolve on the condition of the lawn. You could be spot seeding, maybe doing a complete new or renovated lawn, or just developing your current lawn by overseeding it. Whatever your grass looks like, make it exceptional by seeding in fall months.

With Spot Seeding: That’s exactly what it is. You have a bare spot where the grass has departed or thinned out for whatever reason. There are products that are invented especially for this kind of spot seeding problem. They’re called patch & repair, or spot grass repair seed. There is also kits handy that come with the grass seed, and starter fertilizer. Some even incorporate a sort of a “mulch” to help keep it from washing away the seed before it takes root. Make sure to determine that you use the kind that closely matches your current seed, or a seed that grows strong in your area. Also if the grass died in a certain area, you may want to determine that a sunny grass seed was not planted in a shady area to start with. If that is so try switching to a sun & shade seed, or dense shade formula to help maintain in that area.

 

Full renovated lawn: Usually a yard with a mixture of hills, valleys, and bare spots is more difficult to renovate. You might need to add new soil into depressions in the yard or to some bare spots first. Add at least 3 inches or more of topsoil, rake out and remove all rocks and any other debris. If repairing some grassy areas, mow the grass to about 2 inches then spread topsoil right over the lawn and rake to level with the grass. Set the new grass seed with a lawn spreader or with your hands evenly over the space and rake it in. Ensure to water frequently. Then you’re on your way to a brand-new lawn that will look fantastic in the springtime.

  

Sowing new seed over your already existing lawn is overseeding: You might want to “overseed” if your lawn is diminished due to insects, age, or other issues. Adding new seed to old will help with your total yard strength. You can simply sow the new grass seed over your existing lawn. Take some time to prepare your lawn before covering the seed will deepen the success of the end result. To prepare for overseeding, you will want to cut down the yard lower than you typically would. Don’t leave any grass clippings. Bag or rake the grass clippings. Later, loosen up the top layer of the soil and take out any debris or dead grass. Rake with something sturdy. This step will help the seeds get in in the ground and take root. You might want to boost with a fall fertilizer and remember to water regularly to assure the new seeds take root before winter.

Drop by Malone Home Center in Greenville so our associates can help you with all your lawn needs from choosing the right lawn fertilizers, grass seeds, bug or animal controls. We offer a variety of items to fit your lawn the best. Just ask one of our friendly store associates for help!