The Best Grass Seed for Reseeding

Perennial Ryegrass

• A cold-weather grass found in much of the country, perennial ryegrass is considered excellent for providing a quick cover and reseeding. Perennial ryegrass is durable and can handle high amounts of foot traffic. It also germinates and grows at a rapid rate. Its shiny green color and medium texture makes it a good choice as a lawn grass. Because of its thick turf, it is also a good choice as a grass for reseeding slopes and providing erosion control.

Tall Fescue

• Tall fescue is a common cool-season grass that has a fast growth rate during the spring and summer months. Coupled with the fact it germinates quickly, this makes it one of of the better grasses for reseeding. Tall fescue is durable and can handle areas with either partial shade or full sun. Although it is a cool-season grass, it also tolerates high temperatures. It is also drought-resistant and does not require a lot of maintenance. Because it can be reseeded with relative ease, tall fescue is often used on sports fields.

Annual Ryegrass

• Annual ryegrass has many of the same characteristics as perennial ryegrass, with the exception it must be regrown each year. Annual ryegrass has a fast growth rate and is quick to germinate. Its ability to grow rapidly makes it a good choice for providing a ground cover while other grasses in the same area take hold. It does not require a lot of maintenance. It is often planted by itself or as a mixture.

Kentucky Bluegrass Mix

• When combined with other grass seed, including perennial ryegrass, Kentucky bluegrass is rated as one of the better grasses for reseeding. The Seedland website says a mix of Kentucky bluegrass is better at resisting disease and insects. It also takes on a green color earlier in the spring than regular Kentucky bluegrass and has a faster germination rate. A mix of Kentucky bluegrass is good for providing a quick cover as well as reseeding slopes and terraces.