Overseeding Your Buffalo Grass
Why Overseed Buffalo Lawns for Winter?
Winter Dormancy
Buffalo grass goes dormant during the winter months when temperatures drop. It slows down its growth and often discolours, while it conserves energy until warmer conditions return. Overseeding it makes the lawn look greener and healthier.
Fill in Bare Spots
If your buffalo lawn has areas with thin or bare patches, overseeding in winter can help fill those gaps. The dormant buffalo grass provides an opportunity for new grass seeds to take hold and grow without competition. This helps create a denser and more uniform lawn, eliminating ugly bare spots.
Weed Suppression
Overseeding buffalo lawns in winter can help suppress the growth of weeds. By establishing new grass plants through overseeding, you reduce the space available for weeds to grow, ultimately minimising weed invasion and creating a healthier lawn.
Simple Steps for Overseeding Buffalo Lawns in Winter:
Step 1: Prepare the Lawn
Mow your existing buffalo lawn to a height of about 5 cm.
Remove any debris, leaves, or dead grass clippings.
Step 2: Choose the Right Seed and Starter Fertiliser
Select a high quality seed that it suited to your location. Ryegrass is highly recommended for oversowing Buffalo lawns. Our Defiant TTT or our All Winter Green Blend are perfect.
See our Starter Fertiliser here.
Step 3: Seed Application
Spread the grass seed evenly across the lawn using a spreader or by hand, following the recommended sowing rate on the seed packaging.
Lightly rake the seeded area to ensure good seed-to-soil contact, which helps with germination.
Step 4: Watering and Maintenance
Water the overseeded area immediately after seeding, ensuring the soil is thoroughly moist but not saturated.
Keep the soil consistently moist by watering lightly.
Avoid heavy watering, which may cause the seeds to wash away or become waterlogged.
Here's to a better lawn this winter!