verb
- past tense and past participle of overseed: to plant seeds in an area that already has existing grass or vegetation, typically to improve lawn density or introduce new varieties
Usage: gardening; lawn care
Examples
- The homeowner overseeded the thin patches of lawn in early fall.
- We overseeded the entire backyard with a drought-resistant grass variety.
- The golf course superintendent overseeded the fairways with winter rye.
- After the drought, many lawns needed to be overseeded to restore their thickness.
- The landscaper recommended that we overseed the shady areas with a shade-tolerant mix.
- They overseeded the sports field to repair damage from heavy use.