{"id":136648,"date":"2025-07-25T00:00:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T03:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=136648"},"modified":"2025-07-25T00:02:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T03:02:20","slug":"overseeding-vs-reseeding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/overseeding-vs-reseeding\/","title":{"rendered":"Overseeding vs. Reseeding: What\u2019s Best For Your Lawn?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A sparse lawn with multiple bare patches needs attention. But what\u2019s the best treatment for your lawn: overseeding or reseeding?<\/p>    <p>Overseeding is spreading grass seed over an established lawn to fill in small bare patches. If damage to your lawn is severe, reseeding is a better choice. In this process, you\u2019ll remove all remaining turfgrass before planting new grass seed to create a completely new lawn. With tips from an expert, we\u2019ll help you decide which method is best for you.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-ae334fe4-ed29-4fca-83fe-b7f484742b00\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">In this article:\u00a0<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/overseeding-vs-reseeding\/#0-key-differences-between-overseeding-and-reseeding\" style=\"\">Key Differences Between Overseeding and Reseeding<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/overseeding-vs-reseeding\/#1-what-is-overseeding\" style=\"\">What is Overseeding?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/overseeding-vs-reseeding\/#4-what-is-reseeding\" style=\"\">What is Reseeding?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/overseeding-vs-reseeding\/#7-faq-about-overseeding-vs-reseeding\" style=\"\">FAQ About Overseeding vs. Reseeding<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-key-differences-between-overseeding-and-reseeding\">Key Differences Between Overseeding and Reseeding<\/h2>    <p>To determine whether overseeding or reseeding is best for your lawn, here\u2019s a quick overview of the differences between the two:<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes left-align-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Overseeding<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Reseeding<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Best for<\/strong><\/td><td>Thin grass, bare patches, or minor lawn damage<\/td><td>Lawns with severe damage or infestations of weeds, pests, or disease<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td><td>$0.09 to $0.15 per square foot to seed a lawn<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/grass-removal-price\/\">Grass removal cost<\/a>: $0.88 to $1.84 per square foot<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/lawn-seeding-price\/\">Cost to seed a lawn:<\/a> $0.09 to $0.15 per square foot<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Time Investment<\/strong><\/td><td>2 to 4 hours per 5,000-square-foot yard<\/td><td>4 to 8 hours per 5,000-square-foot yard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Effort<\/strong><\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>Intensive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Prep Work<\/strong><\/td><td>Mow, dethatch, aerate, add soil amendments if needed<\/td><td>Remove grass, soil test, add soil amendments<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Best Timing<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cool-season grasses: <\/strong>Late summer to early fall.<br><br><strong>Warm-season grasses:<\/strong> Late spring to early summer<\/td><td><strong>Cool-season grasses:<\/strong> Late summer to early fall<br><br><strong>Warm-season grasses:<\/strong> Late spring to early summer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Success<\/strong><\/td><td>Improves grass health and thickens the lawn<\/td><td>Grows new grass<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p><strong>See Related:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/best-time-plant-grass-seed\/\">When is the Best Time to Plant Grass Seed?<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/when-to-overseed-spring\/\">When to Overseed in Spring<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-what-is-overseeding\">What is Overseeding?<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/overseeding-grass-1.jpg\" alt=\"A person holds grass seed as it falls into a bare area of a lawn while overseeding. \" class=\"wp-image-128853\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/overseeding-grass-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/overseeding-grass-1-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/overseeding-grass-1-656x452.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/overseeding-grass-1-150x103.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/overseeding-grass-1-768x529.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/pt\/image-photo\/gardener-repairing-lawn-grass-after-crippling-1093866116\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Overseeding is spreading grass seeds on an existing lawn. The goal of overseeding is to promote thick, lush growth, particularly in bare or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/lawn-care-how-to-fix-patchy-grass\/\">patchy grass<\/a>.<\/p>    <ol class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>To overseed, you need to prep your lawn first by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-dethatch-lawn\/\">dethatching<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-aerate-lawn\/\">aerating<\/a>, and mowing your lawn. Add soil amendments, like compost, if needed.<\/li>    <li>Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-choose-the-right-lawn-spreader\/\">spreader<\/a> and walk around your lawn in rows to distribute the grass seed.&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ol>    <p>For a detailed explanation on how to overseed, see our step-by-step guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-overseed-lawn\/\">How to Overseed a Lawn in 8 Simple Steps<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>DIY jobs can be exhausting and time-consuming, but LawnStarter has you covered. Hire a LawnStarter pro to help with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/landscaping\/lawn-aeration\">aeration<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/lawn-care\">dethatching<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/lawn-care\">mowing<\/a> chores.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p><strong>See Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/when-to-mow-after-overseeding\/\">When to Mow After Overseeding<\/a><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-when-to-choose-overseeding\">When to Choose Overseeding<\/h3>    <p>By filling in bare patches, overseeding is a cost-effective way to improve the overall health and appearance of your lawn. Here\u2019s when you should overseed:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Your lawn has only minor damage or a few bare patches.<\/strong> Overseeding is good for when your lawn is healthy overall but has a few gaps or bare patches. Thinning, sickly, or weak grass indicates you should overseed.<\/li>    <li><strong>To revitalize your lawn.<\/strong> Stress on your grass is caused by insects, disease, compaction, or drought. To keep your grass robust and healthy, revitalize your lawn with overseeding.<\/li>    <li><strong>It\u2019s been 3 or more years since you last overseeded.<\/strong> Lawns should be overseeded every 2 to 3 years. Lawns that suffer regular damage may need overseeding as often as once a year.<\/li>    <li><strong>You have a cool-season grass<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/cool-season-grass-growing-guide\/\">Cool-season grasses<\/a> usually need overseeding more frequently than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/warm-season-grass-growing-guide\/\">warm-season grasses<\/a>, since warm-season grasses are more likely to fill in on their own.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Give new lawns a full year to establish before you overseed.&nbsp;\u201cTypically, overseeding should not be done in the first year when establishing a newly sodded or installed\u2026lawn,\u201d says Kai Umeda, Extension agent emeritus at the University of Arizona.<\/p>    <p><strong>See Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/signs-you-need-to-overseed-lawn\/\">5 Clear Signs You Need to Overseed Your Lawn<\/a><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-benefits-of-overseeding\">Benefits of Overseeding<\/h3>    <p>Here are the benefits of overseeding your grass:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Grows thick, healthy grass<\/strong><\/li>    <li><strong>Makes turf more resistant to diseases<\/strong>, pests, and weeds<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>    <li><strong>Improves curb appeal<\/strong><\/li>    <li><strong>Fixes minor lawn damage<\/strong><\/li>    <li><strong>Saves money<\/strong> on grass removal or intensive lawn remodels<\/li> <\/ul>    <p>Winter overseeding is also beneficial if homeowners want a lawn that grows all year.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Overseeding a cool-season grass in a warm-season lawn provides \u201can aesthetically pleasing green turf all year-round,\u201d says Umeda. \u201cOverseeding bermudagrass with cool-season grasses can be done every fall season to provide a winter turfgrass,\u201d he says.<\/p>    <p><strong>See Related:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-thicken-your-lawn\/\">Tips on How to Thicken Your Lawn<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/guide-weed-control-yard\/\">Guide to Weed Control in Your Yard<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-what-is-reseeding\">What is Reseeding?<\/h2>    <p>Grass reseeding differs from overseeding in that you first remove the existing grass before replanting new grass seed in bare soil.<\/p>    <p>Reseeding is a more intensive and expensive project, since you have to grow the entire lawn from the ground up \u2014 literally.&nbsp;<\/p>    <ol class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>To reseed, first <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/ways-remove-lawn-grass\/\">remove the grass<\/a> in your yard by digging it up, applying herbicides, or by using solarization or sheet mulching to kill the grass.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Next, add <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/what-is-compost\/\">compost<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/types-soil-amendments\/\">soil amendments<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Then, use a spreader to spread grass seed around your yard.<\/li> <\/ol>    <p>For step-by-step instructions on how to plant grass seed, check out our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-plant-grass-seed\/\">How to Plant Grass Seed<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>See Related:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-care-for-new-grass\/\">How to Care for New Grass<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/sheet-mulching-lasagna-garden\/\">Sheet Mulching: What it Is, How to do It<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/how-to-use-compost\/\">How to Use Compost in Your Yard<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-when-to-choose-reseeding\">When to Choose Reseeding<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/129836277_c22ab58557_c.jpg\" alt=\"Lawn with no grass, being reseeded\" class=\"wp-image-30758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/129836277_c22ab58557_c.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/129836277_c22ab58557_c-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/129836277_c22ab58557_c-646x430.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/129836277_c22ab58557_c-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/129836277_c22ab58557_c-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mrtgt\/129836277\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mr TGT<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-ND 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Typically, reseeding is used only in dire situations when you can\u2019t fix your grass with overseeding. If <strong>30% to 50% of your lawn is covered with weeds or dead grass<\/strong>, overseeding won\u2019t be enough. You need to reseed your yard.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Reseeding should be used only as a last resort, since it is an intensive and expensive process. You will also have to deal with a bare dirt lawn until the newly seeded grass can regrow.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Here are times when reseeding may be necessary:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Your lawn is severely damaged by <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/common-lawn-diseases\/\">lawn diseases<\/a><strong> or <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/common-insect-pests-damaging-lawn\/\">insect pests<\/a><strong>.<\/strong> If most of your grass has been killed by diseases or pests, it\u2019s time to reseed and start over.<\/li>    <li><strong>Weeds have taken over your lawn.<\/strong> If the majority of your lawn is weeds, it\u2019s best to kill or remove the weeds along with the remaining grass to restart your lawn from scratch.<\/li>    <li><strong>Your lawn is more dirt than grass.<\/strong> A few bare patches can be fixed with overseeding. However, too much bare soil means you will need to reseed your lawn.<\/li>    <li><strong>You want to change the type of grass in your lawn.<\/strong> Certain types of turfgrass are better suited to the local climate. When you need to switch the type of grass growing in your lawn, reseeding is the best option.<\/li> <\/ul>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>If weeds have invaded, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/landscaping\/lawn-treatment\">contact our lawn treatment pros<\/a> before reseeding to see if your lawn can be saved. We completed nearly 40,000 lawn treatment services last year at an <strong>average price of $103<\/strong> and received an <strong>average rating of 4.4\/5<\/strong> from our customers.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p><strong>See Related:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-choose-right-grass-for-lawn\/\">How to Choose the Right Grass for Your Lawn<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-get-rid-of-weeds-in-grass\/\">How to Get Rid of Weeds in Grass<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/weed-control-price\/\">How Much Does Weed Control Cost?<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-benefits-of-reseeding\">Benefits of Reseeding<\/h3>    <p>Here are the benefits of reseeding your lawn:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Allows you to choose<\/strong> your preferred turfgrass<\/li>    <li><strong>Helps eradicate pest infestations<\/strong> and lawn diseases<\/li>    <li><strong>Fixes severe lawn damage<\/strong><\/li>    <li><strong>Gets rid of weeds<\/strong> by starting a weed-free lawn from scratch<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-faq-about-overseeding-vs-reseeding\">FAQ About Overseeding vs. Reseeding<\/h2>    <div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1753160871962\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is Overseeding Just a Temporary Fix Compared to Reseeding?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. Overseeding is a long-term solution that fixes bald spots or sickly patches in your yard by bolstering grass growth with new seed. Reseeding is intended to be used only in extreme cases where your existing lawn is beyond saving.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1753160878401\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How Many Times Can I Overseed Before I Should Just Reseed?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">When you have overseeded your lawn multiple times without results, it means that you may need to try reseeding your lawn instead.<br\/><br\/>However, if overseeding isn\u2019t working and grass won\u2019t grow in your lawn, it may indicate that there is a larger problem in your yard. Issues with the soil, time of year, the amount of sun or shade, or the type of grass can cause your seeding efforts to fail. Addressing the root causes of the failure should ensure success next time you overseed or reseed your lawn.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-ready-to-grow-healthy-grass\">Ready to Grow Healthy Grass?<\/h2>    <p>Overseeding is the way to go if your lawn has only a few bare patches or infested spots. Severe infestations or damage may require you to reseed your lawn.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>If you\u2019re ready to plant new grass in your yard, hire LawnStarter to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/landscaping\/lawn-aeration\">aerate<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/lawn-care\">dethatch<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/landscaping\">overseed or sod<\/a> your lawn. Once the grass is ready for its first mow, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/lawn-care\">contact a LawnStarter pro<\/a> to handle your regular mowing, keeping your new lawn green and growing all season long.<\/p>    <p><strong>Read Next:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-prepare-lawn-for-aeration-overseeding\/\">How to Prepare Your Lawn for Aeration and Overseeding<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/best-time-to-aerate-overseed-lawn\/\">Best Time to Aerate and Overseed a Lawn<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/aeration-and-overseeding-mistakes-to-avoid\/\">9 Aeration and Overseeding Mistakes to Avoid<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-61b49701-2a60-4fa2-9e8b-3842f528ac6b\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"true\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-61b49701-2a60-4fa2-9e8b-3842f528ac6b\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-61b49701-2a60-4fa2-9e8b-3842f528ac6b\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-61b49701-2a60-4fa2-9e8b-3842f528ac6b\">  <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/water.arizona.edu\/person\/kai-umeda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kai Umeda<\/a>, Extension agent emeritus at the University of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ. Personal interview.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umn.edu\/lawn-care\/renovating-lawn-quality-and-sustainability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Renovating a Lawn for Quality and Sustainability<\/a>.\u201d By Sam Bauer and Jonah Reyes. University of Minnesota Extension.\u00a0<\/li> <\/ul>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <p>Main Image Credit: <br>Overseeding: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/lawn-overseeding-man-spreading-new-grass-seed-over-an-existing-lawn-to-fill-in-bare-patches-and-make-the-grass-thicker-close-up-view-of-the-hand\/1531029384\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mike Hayward<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<br>Reseeding: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/hand-full-of-grass-seeds-above-an-area-of-the-lawn-with-no-grass\/364819351\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Frank H.<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/p>    <p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overseeding works best for your lawn when there are only a few bare spots, but reseeding works best when you need to completely renovate your 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