Overseeding is a great way to increase the density of your lawn in Tennessee and fill in any bare or patchy areas with new grass. However, it doesn't provide instant results, and you'll need to wait a bit before you start to see the results you're looking for. When you first have your lawn overseeded, you can expect the seeds to start germinating in 7 to 10 days. After that, you should start to see new grass growth in 2 to 4 weeks.

However, the results you see will also depend on how well you maintain your lawn after it has been overseeded. You'll want to make sure you water your lawn correctly, wait to mow until 2 to 4 weeks after overseeding, and try to stay off it as much as possible. By following these tips, you'll be able to maximize the results you see from this service.

Expect the seeds to start germinating within 7 to 10 days after your lawn was overseeded.

After spreading the grass seeds on your lawn, the waiting game for new growth begins. Overseeding takes time, and the grass seeds will begin to germinate within 7 to 10 days. However, that will vary depending on the grass type that you use to overseed and the weather conditions. Some grass types, like fescue, germinate quickly.

During this initial phase, all the growing happens underground, and you won't see much above the soil. Underneath, the grass seeds are working hard to absorb moisture and prepare to sprout. This phase is a sensitive time in the germination process, so it's important to maintain a healthy growing environment for the grass seeds.

Grass types like fescue germinate quickly!

You'll see new grass growth 2 to 4 weeks after your lawn was overseeded.

Soil in Memphis, TN, with grass seedlings.

By the time 2 to 4 weeks have passed since overseeding your lawn, you should start to see young grass seedlings shooting up through the surface. Your lawn will start to visibly change at this point, with bare areas starting to gain new growth and some color. It will also begin to take on a fuller and healthier appearance.

However, while you may start to see new grass growth during this time frame, it will take a little longer for your lawn to reach its full potential. That's because it will take a little while for the new grass to become fully established and start to blend in with the rest of your lawn. The new green shoots on your turf are young and delicate, so they must be taken care of properly.

The results of overseeding depend on how well you maintain your lawn afterward.

While overseeding is a great way to improve the appearance of your lawn, the results you see from this service will depend on how well you maintain your lawn afterward. That's because the new seeds will need to be properly cared for in order to grow into healthy, beautiful grass blades. Here are some tips to follow after your lawn has been overseeded to ensure you get the best results possible from this service:

  • Water your lawn correctly: You'll want to make sure that you're watering your lawn frequently but lightly during the early stages to keep the soil moist and help the seeds germinate and grow. Then, you can switch to watering deeply but less often in weeks 2 to 4 to help the grass develop deeper roots.
  • Wait to mow your lawn until 2-4 weeks after overseeding: This will prevent causing any stress to the new grass and avoid stunting their growth.
  • Try to stay off your lawn as much as possible: Avoiding foot traffic on your newly overseeded lawn protects the grass seeds and allows them to stay in place for successful germination.

Call us today to schedule our overseeding service!

At Herbi-Systems, we offer an overseeding service to help increase the density of your lawn and fill in any bare or patchy areas with new grass. This service utilizes high-quality fescue grass seeds to create a lush and resilient lawn on your property. We offer this service to residential and commercial property owners, as well as HOAs, in Memphis, Collierville, Germantown, and nearby areas in Tennessee. Call us today at (901) 382-5296 to schedule our overseeding service!