Seeding a small lawn?

[Anonymous]

We have a tiny townhouse with a tiny front and back yard, both with grass. Well, grass and weeds and seedlings from nearby trees.

Should I seed in the fall or spring? What would be fine for a small, north/south facing yard? I don't need it to be an award winning lawn, just fuller and healthier than it is now.

[Anonymous]

One of the best things you can do for a fuller, healthier lawn is topdress it. Ie, spread new soil over the top of your existing lawn and rake it in. Then overseed onto this. Since it’s a smaller lawn, this should be manageable. You can aerate as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:One of the best things you can do for a fuller, healthier lawn is topdress it. Ie, spread new soil over the top of your existing lawn and rake it in. Then overseed onto this. Since it’s a smaller lawn, this should be manageable. You can aerate as well.

Thanks! For the topdress, what time of year is the best time to do this?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:One of the best things you can do for a fuller, healthier lawn is topdress it. Ie, spread new soil over the top of your existing lawn and rake it in. Then overseed onto this. Since it’s a smaller lawn, this should be manageable. You can aerate as well.

Thanks! For the topdress, what time of year is the best time to do this?

fall or spring. fall is better than spring

[Anonymous]

https://www.amazon.com/Lawn-Aerator-Shoes-Healthier-Equipment/dp/B08R96BJQ5

get one of these. in the fall (mid sept/oct), cut your lawn as short as you can; put that on and walk around; spread some starter fertilizer; spread seeds (make sure it has good contact with ground); and cover with top soil. Then water it at least once a day. Twice is better for two weeks minimum. keep watering after that time to time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:One of the best things you can do for a fuller, healthier lawn is topdress it. Ie, spread new soil over the top of your existing lawn and rake it in. Then overseed onto this. Since it’s a smaller lawn, this should be manageable. You can aerate as well.

Thanks! For the topdress, what time of year is the best time to do this?

You can topdress in September in preparation for overseeding in very late September/early October. I know the inclination/advice is that you can start seeding after Labor Day, but September just tends to be such a hot/dry month now.

I know it's not magic, but it feels like it. Last year after 2-3 weeks, I see the baby grass blades start popping up (and not completely filling out the bare spots) and I think there's no way this is going to work. The process picks back up in Spring and by late Spring/early Summer, it's completely filled out and blended with the rest of the lawn.