Overseeding Over Existing Grass: When the Maintenance Crew Goes Too Far

Topdressing ruts with soil and overseeding is standard. But spreading 2 inches over the entire lawn smothers the existing grass, creates unevenness, and wastes seed. The crew should have: 1) filled only the ruts, 2) lightly raked seed into the existing turf, 3) rolled for contact. Have the condo board require them to redo it correctly—remove excess soil, aerate, overseed, topdress with ¼ inch compost, roll, and water.