Top Pro-Tips

  1. Water deeply but infrequently to encourage deep root growth: apply 2.5 cm (1”) of water every week to 10 days unless it rains.

  2. Do not cut grass too short. Set your blade at 8 cm (3”) or higher. Use a sharp blade and mow often. This could mean twice a week in Spring. 

  3. Leave clippings on the lawn when you mow. This will provide up to 50% of your lawn's need for nitrogen. Mulch mulch mulch!

  4. Top dress your lawn with 1 cm of compost or 50/50 every year. This can be combined with over-seeding.

  5. Thatch that is thicker than 1.5 cm (1/2") can impede the flow of water, air and nutrients into the soil. Power rake only when necessary.

Overseeding

Overseeding can be done in Spring and Early Fall!

Overseeding your lawn and applying a 1/4-3/4” layer of 50/50 topdressing mix helps rejuvenate tired turf and build a thicker, healthier lawn suited to Saskatchewan conditions. This process improves soil quality while encouraging new grass growth for a more resilient and attractive yard.

Overseed when soil temperature 10°C and above. 

  • Remove thatch and debris

  • Broadcast seed - Utilize drop spreader or deflector in tight areas

  • Spread 1/4"-3/4" compost or 50/50

  • Water for 7-21 days with gentle spray - NOTE: Keep damp but not soggy

Hot Take: Consider Adding 5% white clover seeds to your lawn seed mixture. This is an excellent way to add nitrogen to your soil. Growing clover will provide about half of the nitrogen needed to fertilize your lawn. Clover also helps to fill in bare spots, is drought resistant and helps your lawn to resist pests and diseases. 

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