How do you properly reseed a lawn?

Why do bare spots form in the lawn?

Bare spots can appear in the lawn, especially after winter but also throughout the year. Causes include frost, drought, heavy use, and disease. If these gaps are not filled in promptly, weeds will quickly take hold.

Why is it important to reseed quickly?

Gaps in the lawn provide ideal conditions for weeds to germinate. Prompt reseeding keeps the lawn dense, healthy, and resistant to weeds.

Here's how to fill in gaps by reseeding

1. Preparing the Surface
   Lightly rake or loosen the affected areas. Completely remove moss, weeds, stones, and dead plant material.

2. Sowing Grass Seed
   Fill in the gaps with the grass seed from the original seeding or, alternatively, with special reseeding grass. You'll find the exact dosage on the respective package.
   For larger areas, the turbo spreader set to level 4 or 5 works particularly well.

3. Press the seeds down
   After sowing, lightly tamp down or press the soil to ensure the seeds make good contact with the soil.

4. Watering
   The areas where grass has been reseeded must be kept consistently moist for 14–20 days. With high-quality grass seed, it can take up to 20 days for the first seedlings to appear.

First mowing after reseeding

Once the new lawn has reached a height of about 10 cm, you can start mowing again. During the first few mowings, however, you should only trim the tips so as not to weaken the young blades of grass.

Expert Tip for a Lawn That Stays Thick and Lush

If you want your lawn to be especially thick and even, it's a good idea to overseed the entire lawn once a year—even if there aren't any large gaps visible.