5 Things to Know About Spring Lawn Seeding

Seed as soon as the ground thaws Spring seeding works best in the narrow window between the last frost and when soil hits 55°F for cool-season grasses, or 65°F for warm-season types.

Do not seed too late If you seed when it is already warm and dry, tender seedlings will die in summer heat. Early timing is critical.

Prep the soil first Rake bare patches down to soil, remove dead grass, and loosen the top quarter-inch so seeds can make contact.

Add a thin layer of compost Mix in just enough compost or topsoil to give seeds something to grab, but do not bury them deep.

Cover seeds lightly Scatter seed, then lightly rake again so most seeds are barely covered. This protects them while allowing sunlight and moisture in.