Overseeding is a great way to improve the health and appearance of your lawn in Tennessee. However, it's important to make sure that weeds are eliminated before you overseed. This is because weeds can compete with the new grass seedlings for resources, such as water and nutrients. By removing them first, you'll give the new grass a better chance to establish itself.

Additionally, if you're applying weed control treatments, it's important to wait at least a few weeks before overseeding. This is because the chemicals in the weed control treatments can prevent the new grass seedlings from germinating. If you're on a professional lawn care plan, the company will likely have this all under control. They'll time their weed control treatments perfectly and make sure you get the best results from overseeding.

It's ideal to eliminate the weeds on your lawn before overseeding.

Weed control application in Memphis, TN, by a professional.

Weeds can quickly take over your lawn if left unchecked. They can also be unsightly and make your lawn look unkempt. If you're planning to overseed your lawn, it's important to get rid of any weeds first. This will help ensure that the new grass seedlings have a chance to grow and thrive. Weeds can compete with grass for nutrients and water, so eliminating them before overseeding will give your new grass a better chance to establish itself. There are a few different ways to get rid of weeds before overseeding, including using a herbicide. Once the weeds are gone, you can move forward with overseeding your lawn.

Overseeding should be done in the fall to ensure the seeds have ideal conditions for germination.

Make sure you wait to overseed if you apply weed control.

If you're planning to overseed your lawn, it's important to wait until after you've applied weed control. This is because the chemicals in weed control products can prevent grass seeds from germinating. If you don't wait at least a few weeks, the seedlings won't have as much success with germinating. This is because the herbicide will not only kill the weeds, but the grass seedlings as well. By waiting for the weed control treatment to do its work and subside, you're giving the herbicide time to break down and allowing the seedlings to germinate. If you don't wait, you'll end up with a patchy lawn that's full of weeds.

Pros will time their weed control treatments to ensure your lawn is weed-free before overseeding.

Timing weed control and overseeding can be tricky, especially if you're doing it yourself with no expertise. Because of this, it's best to work with experts to do the job! If you're on a professional lawn care plan, it's likely the team will have this all under control. They time their weed control treatments perfectly to ensure the weeds are eliminated before spreading the grass seeds. Professionals also know what type of grass seed is best for your lawn and how much to use. This is especially important if you have a large lawn or live in an area with a lot of weeds.

Call Us Today to Schedule Our Overseeding Service

Before overseeding your lawn, you'll first want to tackle any weeds that have invaded it. Fortunately, we can help! At Herbi-Systems, we offer our professional overseeding service to help you achieve the lush, green lawn you've always wanted. This service involves spreading a premium blend of fescue seeds across your lawn to encourage new growth and fill in any bare areas.

Since 1984, our team has been helping property owners enjoy a lush, green lawn that they can take pride in! We offer overseeding to homeowners and business owners, along with HOAs, in Memphis, Collierville, Germantown, TN, and surrounding areas. Call us today at (901) 382-5296 to schedule!