Timing is crucial when it comes to weed control and overseeding your lawn in Ohio. New seeds need time to germinate and establish, and applying weed control products too soon can harm their delicate roots, leading to stunted growth or death. It's advised to wait 3-4 weeks after overseeding before using any weed control, ensuring seedlings are strong enough to withstand chemicals. Meanwhile, maintain proper watering and avoid cutting the grass too short. A densely grown lawn from overseeding naturally resists weeds by blocking sunlight and nutrients, reducing future reliance on weed control products.

Why is timing important when it comes to new seeds and weed control?

When you overseed your lawn, you are essentially planting new grass seeds on top of your existing lawn. These new seeds need time to germinate and grow into healthy, strong grass plants. During this time, they are very delicate and can be easily damaged by any chemicals or other treatments you apply to your lawn.

Weed control products are designed to kill weeds, but they can also harm new grass seedlings if applied too soon after overseeding. This is because the chemicals in the weed control products can be absorbed by the new grass seedlings and damage their delicate root systems. This can lead to stunted growth or even the death of the new grass plants.

Weed control products can harm new grass seedlings if applied too soon.

Wait 3-4 weeks after overseeding to use weed control.

Newly grown grass in Delaware, OH, after overseeding.

To avoid damaging your new grass seedlings, it's important to wait 3-4 weeks after overseeding before applying any weed control products. This will give the new grass seedlings time to establish themselves and grow strong enough to withstand the effects of the weed control chemicals.

During this waiting period, it's important to keep your lawn well-watered and fertilized to help the new grass seedlings grow strong and healthy. You should also avoid mowing your lawn too short, as this can stress the new grass seedlings and make them more susceptible to damage from weed control products.

Your new, dense lawn will prevent weeds naturally!

One of the benefits of overseeding is that it can help your lawn naturally resist weeds. When your lawn is thick and dense, it makes it more difficult for weeds to take hold and grow. This is because the dense grass blades block out sunlight and prevent weeds from getting the nutrients they need to grow. By overseeding your lawn, you can help create a thick, lush lawn that naturally resists weeds. This means that you may not need to use as many weed control products in the future, which can save you time and money.

Give us a call today to sign up for our overseeding and weed control services!

If you're looking to improve the health and appearance of your lawn, overseeding is a great option. However, if your lawn is riddled with weeds, you'll need to time weed control products after overseeding. We can handle that for you. At Hoffmans Lawn & Fertilization, we offer professional overseeding and weed control services to help you achieve a thick, lush lawn. It's best to schedule overseeding along with core aeration to ensure the grass seeds can germinate and thrive on your property.

Meanwhile, our weed control service uses pre- and post-emergent treatments to target weeds at both ends of their life cycle. For existing weeds that are spreading on your lawn, we'll use post-emergent treatments to eliminate them. These services are offered to homeowners and business owners, as well as HOAs, in Delaware, Lewis Center, Powell, OH, and neighboring areas. Call us today at (740) 318-5296 to sign up for these services!