Maybe Some Overseeding Today
By Jim Bauer
@porwest (93299)
United States
January 1, 2025 7:54am CST
I waited too long. Or at least, longer than usual to overseed, but I generally do it every year, and for whatever reason, the front yard needs it badly this year. I did get some grass seed recently since I was plum out of it, it's supposed to get gotawful cold in the coming days, so I might just go out there and do it today.
I just do it by hand and toss the grass seed around, so I don't need any special equipment to get it done, and it won't really take much time at all.
Other than that, I am not sure there are any special plans for today, but who knows? The wife may change that up for me.
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7 responses
@2ndchances24 (9501)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
1 Jan
you waited WAY to late to put grass seeds down
you should have done it back in June or at the LATEST
August to give it a chance to germinate & start growing.
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@porwest (93299)
• United States
1 Jan
I know this. lol. But it WILL germinate in the spring, and I usually don't start cutting until around April, depending on the weather and how much it starts to grow after it comes out of dormancy.
I will admit, I MAY have screwed myself, though. lol
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@BarBaraPrz (47846)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
1 Jan
@porwest " it WILL germinate in the spring" if the birds haven't eaten it all.
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@popciclecold (39647)
• United States
1 Jan
It is supposed to get really cold here also, which I hate, but do your grassseed, and enjoy your day.
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@BarBaraPrz (47846)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
1 Jan
Personally, I try to discourage the grass as much as possible.
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@andriaperry (117291)
• Anniston, Alabama
1 Jan
Mine is wild, what grows wild is medicine and jams/ jelly for the future.
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@LindaOHio (183178)
• United States
2 Jan
We have s**w on the ground and the plow guy has gutted our gravel drive AND there are deep tire grooves in the mud. Our yard is a mess. Good luck getting your seed spread. Have a good day.
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@LindaOHio (183178)
• United States
2 Jan
@porwest Yeah, it's probably best to wait. The animals for sure would have a field day.
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@porwest (93299)
• United States
2 Jan
@LindaOHio At my expense. Not having it. Grass seed is expensive. lol
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@porwest (93299)
• United States
2 Jan
I actually decided not to do it. 1) it won't germinate. 2) the birds, chipmunks and squirrels will probably eat it before it gets a chance to germinate. I just waited too long, so now I'll put it down a month or so before my first cut and keep my fingers crossed. lol. As for snow, we probably have some coming our way with a winter storm brewing. NOT looking forward to it.
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@DaddyEvil (138089)
• United States
1 Jan
It's below freezing here and nothing will tempt me outside today. (The high might reach freezing... Too cold for me!)
I was always told to spread grass seed before a snow so it will get taken into the ground as the snow melts. As long as the birds don't eat all the seed, it should work okay.
Have a good day. 
