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title: For Fall Overseeding Success, Remember to Apply Topdressing
description: To improve the odds of green, healthy lawns this winter, include an application of topdressing when you overseed.
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# [For Fall Overseeding Success, Remember to Apply Topdressing](https://ewingirrigation-20200354.hs-sites.com/for-fall-overseeding-success-remember-to-apply-topdressing)

 Written by [Ewing Outdoor Supply](https://ewingirrigation-20200354.hs-sites.com/author/ewing-outdoor-supply) | Sep 21, 2016 7:00:12 AM

The calendar says it’s time for fall overseeding. You got your seeds, and you got your spreader, so you’re good to go, right? Not quite. To improve the odds of green, healthy winter lawns, include an application of topdressing when you overseed.

Why do this when you’re putting down [seed](https://www.ewingoutdoorsupply.com/catalog/search?q=Profile%20seed%20aide%20covergrow%20mulch%20pellets)? Toppers available at Ewing, like [Kellogg’s Garden Organic Topper](https://www.ewingoutdoorsupply.com/catalog/search?q=Kellogg%27s%20Garden%20Organic%20Topper) provide moisture as well as protection to seeds.

Along with helping to create green, appealing winter lawns, topdressing a lawn can operate as a solution to existing turf issues, like uneven or low areas. Leveling out these trouble spots with seed topper can help reduce compaction in high traffic areas, and keep turf healthy overall.

Keep a close eye on your application rate, so you aren’t burying seeds in topdressing. Apply a small amount to create a thin layer, usually one-eighth of an inch, and rake it in. Always follow the product instructions for optimal results.

Want to take it up a notch? Aerate in an application of [AquaSmart PRO](https://www.ewingoutdoorsupply.com/catalog/search?q=AquaSmart%20PRO) for even stronger moisture protection. This polymer-coated sand product works as a straight additive for [increased moisture retention and growth](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GERfH1spOpU). Watch this video for more information on AquaSmart PRO to save water in your landscape. Another product that can help moisture protection is [Hydretain](https://www.ewingoutdoorsupply.com/catalog/search?q=Hydretain), which reduces watering needs of your lawn while it being overseeded. 

To learn more about having a successful overseeding season with useful products like topdressing, go to your [local Ewing store](https://www.ewingoutdoorsupply.com/locations) to get started, and watch this Ewing video explaining how to read a seed label.

[[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUvp55-1O44[/embed]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GERfH1spOpU)

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