Lawn Establishment, Renovation, and Overseeding

Abstract

A healthy lawn increases property values, controls soil erosion, filters pollution from runoff water, moderates summer ground temperatures, and adds oxygen to the air. This factsheet helps homeowners achieve the lawn they desire by covering the following topics:

the differences between lawn establishment, renovation and overseeding. guidelines to determine if complete lawn renovation or overseeding will be required common reasons for lawn establishment failure maintenance and care after seeding a month-to-month calendar of lawn care practices