Why Overseeding Instead of Starting Over?

Removing an existing lawn, hauling soil, and starting from scratch is expensive, labor-intensive, and disruptive to your soil ecosystem. Overseeding, on the other hand, works with your existing lawn—not against it.

By gradually adding Earthwise low-growing species, clover, and micro-eco mixes, you let nature transition your yard into a softer, greener, more drought-tolerant, and pollinator-friendly landscape over time.

This approach may take a couple of seasons and occasional reseeding, but it’s:

• ✔ Easier for homeowners
• ✔ Much more affordable
• ✔ Healthier for your soil
• ✔ Better for biodiversity
• ✔ Less water + fewer chemicals needed

How to Overseed Your Lawn (Step-By-Step)

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  1. Mow your lawn short (but don’t scalp it).
  Drop the mower to its lower safe setting. This exposes soil and lets new seed make contact.
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  2. Rake or dethatch lightly.
  This removes dead material and opens the canopy so seed reaches the soil.
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  3. Spread your Earthwise seed blend evenly.
  A hand spreader or walk-behind spreader works best. Apply slightly heavier in thin areas.
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  4. Water lightly—but consistently.
  Keep the top ½ inch of soil moist for 7–14 days. A quick daily sprinkle is perfect.
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  5. Reduce watering once seedlings appear.
  As new grass or clover establishes, scale back to normal lawn watering—ideally minimal.
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  6. Seed again in 6–12 weeks if needed.
  Overseeding is a layering process. Each round adds more low-grow species and clover until your lawn naturally shifts.
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  7. Let nature take over.
  Over time, you’ll see fewer weeds, fewer bare spots, more clover, softer texture, and a more resilient lawn.

What to Expect Over Time

Converting to an alternative lawn through overseeding is a gradual, natural process. Your yard evolves season by season—not overnight.

• ✔ Year 1: Noticeable softening, more clover, better color
• ✔ Year 2: Reduced mowing + watering, fewer weeds
• ✔ Year 3: A true Earthwise alternative lawn—dense, low-growing, eco-friendly

And unlike a total lawn removal, you keep your existing soil structure, beneficial microbes, and ecosystem—no dumpsters, no sod removal, no harsh resets.