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This summer, tree removal from our yard resulted in extensive lawn damage. We did not attempt to repair the damage because of the dry conditions. How ...
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Asked September 27, 2023, 1:16 PM EDT
This summer, tree removal from our yard resulted in extensive lawn damage. We did not attempt to repair the damage because of the dry conditions. How late into the fall can we over seed areas and expect any newly germinated grass to survive the winter? Would it be better to wait until next spring to repair the lawn?
Dakota County Minnesota
Expert Response
Thank you for writing.
Repair now!
Here are the steps. https://extension.umn.edu/lawn-care/renovating-lawn-quality-and-sustainability
given the date, do not mow this year.
Use a 50/50 fescue / bluegrass mix
Do not use any weed killers this season or in the spring.
Repair now!
Here are the steps. https://extension.umn.edu/lawn-care/renovating-lawn-quality-and-sustainability
given the date, do not mow this year.
Use a 50/50 fescue / bluegrass mix
Do not use any weed killers this season or in the spring.
Thank you for the rapid response, We have about 1.5 acres that we manage. There is a population of older silver maple trees. We mulch all the leaves and clippings in place. Usually I have to mulch well into November in order to deal with the volume of leaves. Does this change your thoughts on how I should deal with over seeding?
Thanks,
Steve G
Thank you for writing.
The ground must be raked and dethatched for the seeds to get to the ground. Otherwise, rake in the spring. See the link that I sent.
Best
The ground must be raked and dethatched for the seeds to get to the ground. Otherwise, rake in the spring. See the link that I sent.
Best
