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Overseeding fairly new Centipeded lawn
Posted on 3/24/23 at 11:05 am
Posted on 3/24/23 at 11:05 am
Looking for advice on when and if I should overseed my 8 month old centipede lawn and what seed to use, assuming centipede? Lawn is in good shape and recovered well over the fall and winter. I just want to stay on top of things and this forum is very beneficial.
Posted on 3/24/23 at 2:26 pm to jmon
That's really up to you. If you think it is thin then sure, go for it. If it thick then it probably won't do any good.
Posted on 3/24/23 at 3:28 pm to jmon
I would wait until May or June.
Posted on 3/24/23 at 3:37 pm to ronk
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If you think it is thin then sure, go for it
I have two large oaks and the areas around it are higher and thinner than the lower, more saturated areas. All green, but just want to stay ahead of any issues once the heat sets in.
Posted on 3/24/23 at 8:32 pm to jmon
Wait a little longer
It's probably going to be fine
I found and read this today you may appreciate LINK
From that article:
How to Seed and Overseed Centipedegrass
If you need to plant new centipedegrass, you can use seeds or sod. Keep in mind that centipedegrass is slow to establish, taking about 28 days to germinate. It can take up to three years for a centipedegrass lawn to become uniform and dense. Plant seeds in late spring and early summer for the best results.
Does your existing centipedegrass lawn look a little patchy? Overseeding may be the solution. Spread seeds over your lawn after aeration for the best results.
Some homeowners overseed their warm-season lawns with cool-season grass for winter color. However, centipedegrass doesn’t handle this well, and it could cause damage to your existing lawn.
It's probably going to be fine
I found and read this today you may appreciate LINK
From that article:
How to Seed and Overseed Centipedegrass
If you need to plant new centipedegrass, you can use seeds or sod. Keep in mind that centipedegrass is slow to establish, taking about 28 days to germinate. It can take up to three years for a centipedegrass lawn to become uniform and dense. Plant seeds in late spring and early summer for the best results.
Does your existing centipedegrass lawn look a little patchy? Overseeding may be the solution. Spread seeds over your lawn after aeration for the best results.
Some homeowners overseed their warm-season lawns with cool-season grass for winter color. However, centipedegrass doesn’t handle this well, and it could cause damage to your existing lawn.
Posted on 3/24/23 at 8:58 pm to Bayou
Will push to address after Easter. Hoping we get some saturating rain in the next month.
Posted on 3/24/23 at 10:24 pm to jmon
Centipede grass struggles in shade, especially under large oaks. I guess it might have a little better shade tolerance than, say, the notoriously bad shade tolerant Bermuda grass, but “better than bad is still bad”. Are you getting at least 4 hours of sun daily? If so, you might have better results with St. Augustine grass, solid sodded. There’s no St Aug seed. There’s a reason that neighborhood yards with older, more established landscapes in the south have mostly St. Augustine grass.
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