Mowing after overseeding

[titanandrews]

Hi,

I have posted several times to this newsgroups about overseeding and you guys have been very helpful! Thanks! Hopefully this will be the last post about this particular subject. ;)

The grass that I overseeded 31/2 weeks ago is now about 3" high in most places. It looks very fragile though. I guess this is normal for new grass? I was just wondering if mowing with a riding lawnmower will damage the new grass. I really need to mow, because the weeds and other grass are getting a little out of hand.

Also, is it really necessary to water every day after the new grass has germinated and is growing? How much water is recommended?

thanks again,

B

[Chuckie]

As long as the ground is not soft enough to sink your mower you should be fine. Go ahead and mow it will be good for the grass. I would not reccomend watering everyday, if you have a decent amount of rain you may not need to water at all. At this time of year you don't generaly need a lot of water. Chukie zone 5

[Pat Kiewicz]

Mow tall, and (most importantly!) before you hit the lawn,

*sharpen the mower blade*.

Dull blades can shred the grass rather than cut it. Not good.

[Phisherman]