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While the best overseeding method is to first top-dress the lawn with sand or soil and then spread seed, this may not be practical for larger lawns due to the labor-intensive nature of top-dressing. This is why you may want to invest in an overseeder.

Overseeders are similar to power rakes, but they have two main differences:

• The reels are different. Overseeders have slicing blades that are in a fixed position and rotate vertically, cutting into the ground. They do a good job of preparing the soil for planting grass seed because they create little grooves for the seed to fall into.

• Overseeders have a hopper in which you put the seed. The seed is then dropped gradually onto the ground as you move along.

If you plan on buying an overseeder, look for one that you can convert into a power rake by changing the reel.

Best names: Ryan, Bluebird, Classen, Billy Goat.

Author’s recommendation: Billy Goat OS Overseeder (converts to a power rake by changing the reel to flail blades and removing the seed hopper).