Take Your Lawn From Patchy To Perfect With A Grass Seed That's Great For Overseeding

After a summer in the hot sun, there is a good chance that your lawn is looking a little patchy. However, there is a simple solution for filling in those patchy spots in your lawn: overseeding with Lesco Double Eagle Ryegrass. House Digest spoke exclusively with Ryan Walts, Franchise Training Coordinator and Business Coach at Lawn Squad, to learn more about Lesco Double Eagle Ryegrass and how it can help your lawn.

According to Walts, Lesco Double Eagle Ryegrass is a blend of three different types of perennial ryegrass and is great to use if your lawn is mostly in the sun. "Perennial ryegrass is also one of the more popular varieties of turfgrass used in a majority of home lawn settings in the cool season or more northern regions of the country due to its fine leaf texture, appealing color, and ability to blend well with other fine bladed cool season grass species," Walts said. 

While Lesco Double Eagle Ryegrass can be grown in three climate zones, it is best for year-round growth in the northern region because perennial ryegrass grows best in 55 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. However, some people do use this grass in other regions during the late fall, winter and early spring. Once the warm grasses begin to grow and the temperatures increase, the perennial ryegrass will be choked out by other grass varieties, according to Walts.

Overseeding your lawn is a fairly simple practice. During House Digest's exclusive interview with Walts, he shared that you should overseed in the fall. "This is the best time of year for seed growth and seeding at this time does not compete with pre-emergent herbicides that are typically applied in the spring to prevent summer weeds and may interfere or inhibit grass seed germination." In addition to not competing with herbicides, the weather is more ideal for growing, as the temperature is usually in the 55 to 75 degree Fahrenheit range, and there is usually more rain during this season. 

Before overseeding, Walts recommends aerating your lawn which creates a space for the seeds to reach the soil. "These channels or holes will protect the seed from movement or washout in the event of heavy rainfall. Along with the seed, these pockets also capture water and nutrients, holding these elements in place near the seed for better and easier uptake." Walts also recommends adding starter fertilizer with a little phosphorus to the ground when overseeding to help with germination and root development.

When House Digest spoke exclusively with Walts, he shared that there is a downside to using Lesco Double Eagle Ryegrass, and it has to do with the fact that it is made with only one species of grass: "Perennial ryegrass is what is considered a 'bunch' type grass, meaning that it grows by forming clumps or large collections of upright stems and does not grow laterally like some other grass varieties. This means that in a purely perennial ryegrass stand of grass, if damage is done or thinning occurs, it may be necessary to reseed these areas instead of relying on them to fill back in and recover on their own over time."

To avoid this downfall, Walts suggests using a variety blend of different grass species that will work well in your area. You might want to consider Lesco Estate Eagle Plus Blue or Lesco Shade Seed Mixture. A mixture of different seeds will help protect against pests ruining your entire yard, and may work better if your lawn has shaded areas. There are many different types of grass seed to consider, but if you are looking for the best way to repair patches on your lawn – overseeding with a blended grass seed can be a great option.