I live near Philadelphia, and I’ve got this pretty big backyard, but here’s the deal – I don’t have an irrigation system, and reaching more than about two-thirds of my yard with a hose or sprinkler is a stretch. Over the winter, my dog went to town and left a bunch of random dirt spots that I’m looking to fill in. So, I seeded these spots and did some overseeding about a week ago with turf type tall fescue. I chose that time because we hadn’t been getting much rain, and the forecast promised a couple of rainy days. It rained just once, but it was a decent amount.
Here’s the catch – the weather forecast is now telling me we’re in for six straight days of rain. I can’t help but wish I had waited to seed until now, but hey, what’s done is done. Now, I’m grappling with the decision of whether I should overseed again right before this upcoming rainy spell. I know the rule of thumb is usually not to seed again so soon, but here’s the kicker – most advice assumes the seed will be regularly watered, unlike my situation where it only got watered once.
So, here’s where I need your input, guys. Would you go for another round of seeding, or should I just let it be and see how it goes with the upcoming rain?