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I have an area in my yard that died last year. I have cleared all the dead grass roots and filled the area so I can put new seed down. Do you have a...
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Asked June 17, 2024, 7:29 PM EDT
I have an area in my yard that died last year. I have cleared all the dead grass roots and filled the area so I can put new seed down. Do you have any suggestions on the best way to do this. I am considering Scots Rapid Grass but am not impressed with the reviews.
Marion County Oregon
Expert Response
Dear Edie,
Thank you for contacting us about reseeding the dead spot in your lawn. Let me say first that this is not the best time to be seeding. If possible, wait until the temperature begin to cool and there is more dependable rain in fall. If you are truly in a hurry, sod may be the best way to go.
The following article provides a comprehensive guide to installing and renovating a lawn:
https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/pub/ec-1550-practical-lawn-establishment-renovation
The article includes information about choosing lawn seed. In my personal opinion, Kentucky Blue is not the best choice for the Valley because it is not drought tolerant and will go dormant (ie. brown) in the late summer heat. However, it depend on what type of turf you have currently because eventually they will all blend together.
If you have any more questions, please write again. We're happy to help.
Thank you for contacting us about reseeding the dead spot in your lawn. Let me say first that this is not the best time to be seeding. If possible, wait until the temperature begin to cool and there is more dependable rain in fall. If you are truly in a hurry, sod may be the best way to go.
The following article provides a comprehensive guide to installing and renovating a lawn:
https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/pub/ec-1550-practical-lawn-establishment-renovation
The article includes information about choosing lawn seed. In my personal opinion, Kentucky Blue is not the best choice for the Valley because it is not drought tolerant and will go dormant (ie. brown) in the late summer heat. However, it depend on what type of turf you have currently because eventually they will all blend together.
If you have any more questions, please write again. We're happy to help.
