Preparing your lawn on a cold day may seem impractical. After all, many plants go dormant in winter, and the low temperatures keep the seeds from germinating until spring. However, grass seeding during this season offers multiple benefits, especially if your lawn has bare patches where the soil had been tilled.

Why Seed Your Lawn This Winter

1. Better Anchoring

Grass seeding in winter allows the ovules to settle firmly in the soil before they germinate in spring. Cracks and crevices that form as the ground freezes and thaws enable the seeds to sink deeper before the shifting soil covers them.

2. Easier Scheduling

Contractors and farmers are busier in spring, as they take advantage of the dry weather to prepare their fields for warm-season crops. During these months, you may find it difficult to hire them or find a schedule that works for you and their team. Instead of waiting for peak season, consider contacting them in winter when they are more likely to be available for work.

3. Longer Window of Opportunity

Grass seeding during the dormant season gives plants more time to wait until soil conditions are favorable. This approach lowers the likelihood of soil compaction, which affects nutrient absorption and crop growth. This can lead to grass failing to grow, or a patchy yard with areas of normal growth and no growth at all.

4. Less Reliance on Watering

The snow keeps your soil moist in winter, so seedings do not have to depend much on watering. This prevents the need to use excessive amounts of water during the dry portions of late spring and early summer. However, be sure to water them in the early spring to increase the chances of successful germination.

If you need help with grass seeding, work with Keeven Bros Sod Company in O'Fallon, MO. They specialize in hydroseeding and straw seeding methods, helping their residential and commercial clients maintain exceptional lawns. This family-owned company has also been supplying Kentucky Bluegrass sod and handling sod installation and lawn grading since 1953. Find out more about their products and services by visiting their website or call them today at (636) 240-4900 to schedule a consultation.