Overseeding my Lawn --HELP

[smileyGrass]

Hello please forgive me ive been living in my house for 3 years now and not really bothered with the garden now ive got the urged to make it look good.

Im am quit surprised how complex some aspects are , now im a complete novice but i would like to overseed the lawn as its balding and not looking ver healthy could someone help me with the following

.Which Seed ? im in Ashford kent my garden is 90 percent in the sun ive read alot about getting the right seed to suit your climate

should i fertilize before seeding or just simply spread the seeds without any extras

the house is only 3 years old and like many new garden the builders didnt exactly spend long preparing so u dig down 7 inches u hit the rubble etc

im sorry im a complete novice , ive search the net for an idiot guide to overseeding just cant find anything

any help is much appreciated

[Frank]

I'd trust local garden shop's advice on what seed is best for your area. Builders here in US tend to use annual rye for quick greening but eventually lawn looks like you describe. You may need to amend soil but at least scratch it up for seed to find places to anchor to and maybe add a thin layer of top soil. Keep moist until you get good growth and then you can fertilize. Talk to area gardeners. Where I live in US fall is best time to seed but in your milder climate, any time may be good.

[bullthistle]

Best time to seed is in the fall or real early spring so it catches the rain. Turn under compost or mulch before seeding and then spread some bone meal then seed. Top dress with straw to keep the birds away. Or purchase sod.