Don't overseed your lawn until you've done this one crucial thing – garden experts say it's vital for thicker, healthier grass

Lawn with spring border.

If you're not sure what to do before overseeding a lawn, you're not alone. Plenty of people start googling for answers, especially around this time of year.

Yes, there's something about springtime that always gets us in the mood for... well, for a lusher lawn than the one winter has gifted us. But before you resign yourself to ripping it all up and starting again, there’s a simpler, more cost-effective fix: overseeding your lawn.