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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Ruth Hayes

How to overseed a lawn – a step-by-step guide to repairing damaged grass

Sowing grass seed by hand.

Overseeding a lawn in spring is one of the quickest and easiest ways to help it recover from any problems caused by winter weather, heavy foot traffic, or diseases.

Extreme cold and very wet conditions are equally damaging to grass in winter, especially if the lawn in your yard gets lots of foot traffic, whether it’s exercising pets, children playing games or people creating a well-worn path from the house to the garage. Even with the best possible lawn care, your grass may emerge from the cold, wet months with bare patches and dead grass. 

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