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Planting grass seed is a task on the list for many homeowners each year.
When Is the Best Time to Plant Grass Seed?
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One key element is soil temperature.
In many places where cool-season grasses are planted, this means April.
Another factor is precipitation.
Rainfall helps grass seeds germinate, but too much rain can wash seeds away or deter germination.
Grass seeds also need sunlight to germinate.
In this case, waiting until fall to plant grass seed oroverseed your lawnis your best bet.
Cool-season grasses are usually planted in spring so they can establish growth before hot summer temperatures arrive.
They can also be planted in the fall for overseeding an existing lawn.
Warm-season grasses are grown in warmer regions and can be planted in spring or early summer.
These grasses should be planted when soil temperatures have reached 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
April is usually the best month in most regions to plant grass seed.
Yes, this is called overseeding, and can be done in spring or fall.
