Best time to aerate and overseed a lawn: Late summer and early fall for cool-season grasses, late spring and early summer for warm-season grasses.
Category: General Lawn Care
General lawn care advice.
When Is It Too Late to Aerate and Overseed Your Lawn?
It is too late to aerate and overseed your lawn in early winter or late summer, depending on whether you have cool- or warm-season grass.
Core Aeration vs. Spike Aeration: What’s the Difference?
When your gloomy lawn is suffocating from compacted soil, it’s time to rent an aerator. But should you perform core […]
When and How Often Should You Fertilize Your Lawn?
A soil test will advise how often you should fertilize your lawn. But generally, fertilize once or twice a year; perhaps more if you notice yellowing, weeds, or slow growth.
How and When to Fertilize Bermudagrass Lawns
The best time to fertilize bermudagrass is in the summer. However, a soil test may call for fertilization in late spring or fall, too.
When is the Best Time of Day to Mow Grass?
The best time of day to mow grass is between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., which promotes a healthier lawn by preventing stressed grass.
How To Measure a Yard (5 Simple Steps)
Here’s how to measure a yard: Measure the length and width of squares. Measure the radius of circles. Divide odd shapes into small squares and rectangles.
Month-to-Month Lawn Care Schedule for the Pacific Northwest
Clean up, dethatch, apply herbicide, start mowing aerate, overseed, and fertilize. Water your lawn or let it go dormant in the summer. We’ll show you when.
How Long Does It Take for Burnt Grass to Grow Back?
How long it takes for burnt grass to grow back is about one week for moderately-burned grass and longer for more severe cases.
When and How to Treat a Heat-Stressed Lawn
Learn when and how to treat a heat-stressed lawn. Spot the signs of distress ASAP, water 1.5 inches per week, and keep the mower blade high.