08/22/2023
Hey Glendale! 👋 Did you know that the most popular method of keeping your lawn green through the winter in Arizona is to over-seed with perennial rye grass seed?
The optimum time to over-seed your sod grass lawn in Arizona is typically during the first couple weeks of October, or when the evening temperatures consistently stay below 65 degrees. Follow the steps below:
✅ STEP 1️: SCALPING: To ensure a good over-seed for the winter, you need to scalp and de-thatch your lawn, which is the removal of leaf and thatch accumulation to ensure the seed gets down to the soil.
✅ STEP 2: SEEDING: Depending on how lush you prefer your lawn and the typical grass height you are planning, the amount of seed that you will need varies: (1"-2") — 12 pounds per 1,000 sq. ft. ( 1⁄2" - 1") — 15 pounds per 1,000 sq. ft.
✅ STEP 3: FERTILIZE: Be sure to fertilize with a starter fertilizer before turning on your water.
✅ STEP 4: MULCH: This step is optional but a well-composted mulch will help retain the moisture and heat necessary to germinate your perennial ryegrass. After you have spread the seed, spread the mulch 1/8" to 1/4" thick evenly over the whole lawn.
✅ STEP 5: WATER: Water is critical. You will want to water 4 to 5 times per day for very short cycles that leave no puddles and no dry spots. After the seed has germinated and grown to a height of 3⁄4" to 1", you may reduce watering to 2-3 times per day.
✅ STEP 6: MOWING: Follow the 30% rule for mowing—never remove more than 30% of the leaf at one time. This will keep you from pulling out your new young seedlings.
✅ STEP 7: TURF NUTRITION: Your winter lawn will require feeding, just like your summer lawn. Feed your ryegrass monthly with an analysis such as 21-7-14 or 22-3-9.
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*Article sourced: https://www.evergreenturf.com/lawn-care/fall-over-seeding.php
