Can I overseed my lawn without aerating?

The Short Answer: Technically, yesβ€”but it won’t be very effective. Aerating opens the soil so seed can make contact and germinate. Otherwise, most seed just blows away or washes out.

FAQ: β€œCan I just throw Bermuda grass seed down?”

Patchy results Bald spots that turn into mud pits when it rains A never-ending war with weeds Constant watering like it’s your second job Kids and pets dragging seed into the house before it even takes