Planting Grass Seed Over Weeds: Topsoil in Fall, Not Summer

Central Ohio. Overseas 6 months. Daughter seeded spots—looked great. Rest of yard: weeds/crabgrass, hard as concrete. Friend says: topsoil over weeds, reseed. Too easy?

Topsoil + Seed Works—But Wait for Fall

• Summer heat kills seedlings.
• Fall (Sept) = ideal temps, less weed pressure.
• Topsoil improves hardpan instantly.

Meanwhile

• Research selective weed control for your grass type.
• Mow high.

Fall Plan

1. Core aerate.
2. Spread quality seed blend.
3. Water daily.

Topsoil over weeds = good. Summer seeding = bad. Wait 6 weeks, do it right.