As part of their natural growth cycle, grass plants form seed heads and re-seed themselves every year in the fall. This regeneration cycle has developed over millions of years and is true on the plains of Kansas and wherever grass grows. In nature, grass plants will routinely produce 500 to 1,000 lbs of seed per acre.

On home lawns and cultured turf, grass plants cannot reseed themselves because regular mowing eliminates the natural seed head. In this case man helps nature follow its normal cycle.

Overseeding helps eliminate bare spots and thicken the existing turf. Fall seeding is able to grow and mature without competition from aggressive summer weeds. Next Spring, if there are no bare spots, there will be no weeds.

Overseeding introduces genetic diversity into the turf grass stand. Turf grass genetics continues to develop superior new grass varieties. Homeowners should decide what they want in a lawn and then choose the grass varieties that can do the job.

Fall overseeding is an essential part of maintain a healthy thick turf. This is true on the plains of Kansas and on your front lawn.