reseed

verb

Definition of reseednext
as in to overseed

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Recent Examples of reseed The best time to reseed depends largely on whether your lawn contains cool-season or warm-season grass. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026 There is no harm in leaving some dead plants in the garden if they are not contaminated by pests and diseases and won’t reseed. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 8 Aug. 2026 To reseed your yard, or seed a new lawn, remove all existing grass and weeds at the root with a sod cutter. — Amanda Tust, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026 Even efforts to reseed native flora likely wouldn’t include goldenweed, Ertter said. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reseed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reseed
  1. overseed
  2. replant
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  • The best time to overseed is late summer to early fall, when warm soil and cool air promote growth.
    — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Early fall is a good time to reseed or overseed thin or bare spots, while the soil is still warm and cooler weather gives new grass time to get established before winter.
    — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of overseed
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  • Break the roots into clumps, and replant them throughout your yard—or share them with neighbors.
    — Heather Bien, The Spruce, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The clumps can be divided and replanted immediately or stored in a dry, cool area to replant in the fall.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of replant

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“Reseed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reseed. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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