Fall over seeding in Medicine Lake
Fall Over Seeding in Medicine Lake, MN
New seed sown into the existing lawn so it stays dense as the older grass plants slow down. If it has been four years, your lawn is due.
Fall over seeding for Medicine Lake homes and businesses
Fall is short in Medicine Lake. Our crews work through Hennepin County from September until the snow flies, and fall over seeding is scheduled so the lawn gets it at the right time, not whenever a truck is free.
Grass plants have a finite lifespan. After five or six years they reproduce more slowly, and a lawn that is only fertilized, never reseeded, gradually thins. Thin turf lets weeds in and shows wear faster. Over seeding every few years keeps the stand young, dense and competitive.
We over seed in the fall, ideally right after core aeration so the seed lands in the holes with good soil contact, and we use quality seed free of noxious weeds. Strong roots form under the snow and the lawn comes back thicker in spring.
We also provide fall over seeding in Medina, Minneapolis and Minnetonka, so Medicine Lake customers are on a route, never a special trip.
Fall over seeding in Medicine Lake
What is included
A seed blend suited to Minnesota lawns, free of noxious weed seed, applied at the right rate.
Aeration first gives the seed soil contact and protection. We recommend the two together once a season.
The fall fertilizer application feeds the new seedlings and the existing turf at the same time.
Bare or weak areas get extra attention so the whole lawn fills in evenly.
When we seed
Late August through September is ideal, when the soil is warm, nights are cool and fall rain helps germination. Seed sown this late in the season roots before winter and is ready to grow the moment the ground thaws.
- Add over seeding to your fall estimate, with aeration if the lawn has not been aerated this year.
- The crew aerates, seeds and fertilizes in one visit.
- Keep the seeded areas lightly watered for two to three weeks and hold off on heavy traffic.
Fall over seeding in Medicine Lake: common questions
Do you offer fall over seeding in Medicine Lake?
Yes. Medicine Lake is on the regular fall lawn care routes we run from our shop in Rogers, and fall over seeding is priced from an estimate we email the same day you request it.
How long until I see new grass?
Seven to twenty-one days depending on the blend and the weather. The lawn fills in noticeably by the following spring.
What is the difference between over seeding and slit seeding?
Over seeding spreads seed over the existing lawn. Slit seeding cuts the seed into the soil with a machine and is the choice for lawns that need renovation rather than a boost.
Ready for fall over seeding in Medicine Lake?
Send us the address and the services you want. Your free estimate is emailed today.