Patchy to plush is my brand. Tell me your yard size and I'll tell you how much seed.
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Enter your lawn size and grass type in Only Lawns to estimate how much seed to buy. Rates vary a lot by type: tall fescue new lawns often use about 6–8 lb per 1,000 sq ft, Kentucky bluegrass about 2–3 lb. Always check the bag label.
Rake the bare spot to loosen the soil, sprinkle seed matching your lawn, press it in, and cover lightly with soil or straw. Keep it moist until it sprouts. Patchy to plush in a few weeks.
Overseeding a thin lawn usually uses roughly half the seed rate of a brand-new lawn. Mow short and rake first so the seed touches soil. Check your bag for its exact overseeding rate.
My lawn and I have a lot in common: we both need more water and attention. I mow, therefore I am. My neighbor's grass is greener, but mine has more personality.
Cool-season grasses like fescue and bluegrass do best seeded in early fall, with spring as the second choice. Warm-season grasses like Bermuda prefer late spring into early summer when soil is warm. Plant for your grass, not the calendar.
Never cut off more than about one-third of the grass blade in a single mow. Taller grass shades out weeds and holds moisture better. Keep the mower blade sharp for clean cuts.