How to Seed Your Lawn
How Do I Seed My Lawn?
Once fall comes around, you should prepare to seed your lawn to promote the healthy growth of your property’s grass. The following are the steps to seed your lawn properly and effectively during the fall season:
The Best Time To Seed Your Lawn
Why should I seed my lawn?
Even if you do your best to take care of your lawn during the summer, high temperatures can cause damage to your grass. This is especially true if you experience any droughts, or if your lawn consists of Fescue grass, which tends to struggle with Virginia’s weather conditions. You may end up with patches of thin grass or bare areas as a result of heat damage. This is why you’ll want to repair any damaged spots in your lawn once summer ends.
The Best Time to Aerate your Lawn
What is the best time to aerate your cool-season lawn?
In Virginia, the ideal time for aerating your cool-season/Tall Fescue lawn is between late August through early November. During this period, soil temperatures are at optimal conditions for Tall Fescue seeds to germinate effectively.