reseed

verb

Definition of reseednext
as in to overseed

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Recent Examples of reseed Edge lawns and garden beds for definition and reseed patchy grass areas. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026 Some annuals will reseed themselves, too. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026 Unlike weeds, which some gardeners throw into their compost, grass clippings are less likely to reseed or resprout in the garden. — Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 21 June 2026 If your lawn is composed of warm-season grasses like bermudagrass, zoysia, or centipedegrass, late spring to early summer is the ideal time to reseed. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reseed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reseed
  1. overseed
  2. replant
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  • Landscape professionals also regularly overseed cool-season lawns as part of maintenance programs to keep weeds out and promote a lush, beautiful lawn.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
  • Feldman adds that homeowners should overseed thin areas to reduce open spaces where weeds can take hold.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
Definition of overseed
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  • To do this, simply dig up the entire plant clump, separate or cut the roots into smaller sections, and replant them immediately.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
  • Finishing the designs and obtaining the permits needed from various local, state and federal agencies for dredging, grading and replanting the lagoon will take three or four more years, Smith said.
    — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
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