[bandwgn09]

I was thinking of starting an overseeding project of my own. I know it is late but I am yet to have a string of 5 days in a row where the temp was not at least 85*. Monday to Wednesday this week it will be 100. Next weekend however it will be 80 and should not get above that temp for the rest of the season. Is it too late to plant a seasonal or perennial rye?
Also I moved into my house 2 years ago and planted bermuda that May in full sun. Come to find out from mid October until mid March half my yard is fully shaded by the house and the bermuda grass turned to mostly dirt.. Will Rye grass grow in fully shaded areas? Anything I can do? Or should I tuck my head between my legs and kiss my sweet grass goodbye.

 

[Iriasj2009]

Perfect weather for overseeding so your not late at all. As for your shaded area, from my experience, the rye will grow but it will be thin and will tend to lay down more. I just overseeded it to keep the density up.

 

[MasterMech]

Annual rye will grow on asphalt, perrenial is fairly shade tolerant. If the area in question will never see the light of day, then getting anything to grow there could be a tough order.

 

[bandwgn09]

The area in question will not see direct sunlight from now until the first week in March. I guess annual rye will be the way to go?

 

[MasterMech]

The area in question will not see direct sunlight from now until the first week in March. I guess annual rye will be the way to go?

After a little experience of my own, I would not recommend annual rye, especially if you have a rotary mower. Makes a mess of the machine and leaves piles of mower dung everywhere like you had mowed in the pouring rain.

 

[Suaverc118]

Are you scalping your yard before doing this? Just curious, because I may do the same. I live in Central Texas

 

[MasterMech]

Are you scalping your yard before doing this? Just curious, because I may do the same. I live in Central Texas

I did not scalp per say. I did cut low (for my yard) and verticut with an overseeder that I rented from HD. That opened things up more than enough to allow the seed through to the soil.