We have a few bare spots and a few thin areas on our lawn that should be re-seeded. Most of the lawn is pretty good. How should we go about re-seeding these areas? We have about 2.5 acres of grass.

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Dormant seeding involves planting grass seed in winter for spring germination. Grass seed suitable for cooler temperatures should be used for dormant seeding. Snow or controlled moisture is vital for ...

Get a jump start on a lush spring lawn by dormant seeding grass during the colder months. Prepare the area for dormant seeding in the fall to ensure good seed-to-soil contact. Dormant-seed cold-season ...