One of the best ways to revitalize the lawn and get it in tip-top shape is to reseed it in fall or spring with new grass seed. Reseeding, sometimes called over-seeding, is very beneficial: It introduces new, young grass plants and helps the lawn take on a newer, fresher appearance.
Reseeding also fills in bare spots, make the lawn thicker and crowds out weeds and moss.
In most areas of the United States, the ideal is to sow the grass seed in late August or September. It will germinate while temperatures are relatively warm, then grow and mature as temperatures begin to cool.
Water the new seeds with a light mist 2 to 3 times per day until your seedlings are 1 inch high.
Afterward, continue to water once per week so the new grass receives a total of 1 inch of water and rain combined per week.
When your grass reaches 3 inches high, it is ready for its first mowing.
Mow the grass often, because the more cuttings it receives, the faster it will mature.
Compact soil is aerated to encourage better water erosion.
Top Soil is added to the aerated soil to cover the new grass seeds and to provide valuable nutrients. Be sure to actively water new grass seeds every day until the new lawn is established
The seeds are now protected by hay/straw to prevent wild animals from eating the new grass seeds.
Re seeding in bare spots where run off mite have moved seeds from excessive rain will give the new lawn a fresh carpet of turf.
New turf should not be cut until it has grown 3-4 inches. The first two cuts should be cut at a high height to prevent harsh stress to the new plant