06/05/2026
Q: When should I overseed my lawn in the Bay Area?
Fall. Late September through October. Soil is warm, air is cooling, w**d pressure is dropping. Seed germinates faster, roots set deeper, and the lawn fills in before next summer.
Mow short the week before. Topdress with a thin layer of compost. Water lightly twice a day for two weeks. Pair it with aeration the same window for the best result.
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