There are many seed options for overseeding. I'm using Scotts Pure Premium Heat-Tolerant Blue this year - about $42 for 5,000 sq ft.. Yep - not cheap.To overseed, mow grass closely, then loosen top 1/4 inch of soil in bare and thin areas. To seed a new lawn, loosen top 2 to 3 inches of soil to provide a lodging place for the seeds. Distribute the seed evenly. Apply Scotts Starter® Fertilizer to increase seeding success and then water thoroughly. WATERING IS CRUCIAL TO SEEDING SUCCESS. Keep the top 1/2 inch of soil damp by watering twice daily until all seedlings are up. Continue to water once or twice a day until the lawn is established (6 to 8 weeks). In 4-6 weeks, make an application of Scotts Turf Builder Lawn Fertilizer. This helps the plants knit together to form a thick, green carpet of grass. Do not apply a weed control product until after at least three mowings. Mow new seedlings as soon as they reach normal mowing height.
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