For best results, seed lawn in September

September is the best time of year to overseed home lawns. (KSRE File photo)
September is the best time of year to overseed home lawns. (KSRE File photo)

K-State horticulture expert outlines steps for success

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Ward Upham knows the key to a successful lawn in June-July-August often lies in what happens in September.

“Tall fescue lawns that have become thin over the summer can be thickened up by overseeding in September,” said Upham, a horticulture expert at Kansas State University.

Boosting the lawn, however, is a bit more involved tha…