🌱 Restoring a Damaged Lawn: Overseeding and Intensive Care Techniques
A patchy, yellowing lawn overrun by weeds isn’t a lost cause. On the French Riviera, where sun and drought put lawns to the test, effective solutions exist to bring them back to life. Discover the lawn renovation techniques used by Lantana Jardin’s experts for visible results in just a few weeks.
❓ Renovation or Replacement: How to Decide?
Before taking action, it's essential to assess the actual condition of your lawn:
Soil analysis and a visual inspection help our team determine the best solution for your lawn.
- ✅ Less than 50% damage → renovation is a viable option
- ❌ More than 50% dead or infested areas → full replacement is recommended
Soil analysis and a visual inspection help our team determine the best solution for your lawn.
🌾 Overseeding + Fertilization: A Winning Combo
Overseeding involves spreading new grass seed over bare or thinning areas.
Combined with the right fertilizer, this approach helps to:
🛠 Our Expert Tips:
Combined with the right fertilizer, this approach helps to:
- Quickly thicken the lawn
- Reduce moss and weed presence
- Stimulate new growth in just 2 to 3 weeks
🛠 Our Expert Tips:
- Use a seed spreader for even distribution
- Water regularly, but avoid overwatering
- Avoid walking on the area during germination (10–14 days)
🧰 Scarification, Aeration & Topdressing: Lawn Care Essentials
These technical steps are key to improving your lawn's health at the root level:
✂️ Scarification
Removes the layer of thatch (moss, dead roots) that blocks soil respiration.
🌬 Aeration
Creates small holes to oxygenate the soil and improve water and nutrient absorption.
🌱 Topdressing
Applies a fine soil mix to level the surface and nourish the root zone.
✅ We use organic soil amendments tailored to the dry, alkaline soils typical of the South of France.
Want to learn more about proper watering techniques?
👉 Read our article:
💧 Lawn Watering in a Mediterranean Climate: When, How Much, and How?
✂️ Scarification
Removes the layer of thatch (moss, dead roots) that blocks soil respiration.
🌬 Aeration
Creates small holes to oxygenate the soil and improve water and nutrient absorption.
🌱 Topdressing
Applies a fine soil mix to level the surface and nourish the root zone.
✅ We use organic soil amendments tailored to the dry, alkaline soils typical of the South of France.
Want to learn more about proper watering techniques?
👉 Read our article:
💧 Lawn Watering in a Mediterranean Climate: When, How Much, and How?
☀️ Choosing the Right Grass Seeds for the French Riviera
The Mediterranean climate requires varieties that are heat-, foot-traffic-, and drought-resistant. At Lantana Jardin, we favor:
Selecting the right plants is essential for your entire garden.
Discover our seasonal tips here:
👉 Spring Garden Transformation: Key Steps to Start the Season Right
- Tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea): hardy and low-maintenance
- Perennial ryegrass: fast germination
- Custom seed mixes based on sun exposure and soil type
Selecting the right plants is essential for your entire garden.
Discover our seasonal tips here:
👉 Spring Garden Transformation: Key Steps to Start the Season Right
🧑🌾 Post-Renovation Care: Best Practices
To strengthen new growth:
- Light daily watering for 2 weeks, then gradually reduce frequency
- Gentle mowing once grass reaches 8–10 cm
- Apply slow-release fertilizer after 1 month
- Avoid heavy foot traffic for 4 to 6 weeks
📸 Before / After: Our Projects
🎯 Client in Grasse
Before: burnt and patchy lawn.
After scarification, overseeding, and fertilization → dense grass in 3 weeks.
🎯 Client in Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Before: dry patches, compacted soil.
Aeration + topdressing + seeding → full coverage after 1 month.
🎯 Client in Nice
Before: dominant moss.
Scarification + enriched topdressing → spectacular transformation in spring.
Before: burnt and patchy lawn.
After scarification, overseeding, and fertilization → dense grass in 3 weeks.
🎯 Client in Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Before: dry patches, compacted soil.
Aeration + topdressing + seeding → full coverage after 1 month.
🎯 Client in Nice
Before: dominant moss.
Scarification + enriched topdressing → spectacular transformation in spring.
Planning a more complete renovation of your outdoor space? Consider a high-performance installation:
👉 💧 Automatic Irrigation Systems: Comfort and Care for Your Garden
👉 💧 Automatic Irrigation Systems: Comfort and Care for Your Garden
🌿 Give Your Lawn a New Life with Lantana Jardin
With over 20 years of experience on the Côte d’Azur, our landscapers tailor renovation techniques to each garden.
📍 Service Areas: Nice, Cannes, Antibes, Grasse, Mougins, Saint-Raphaël, Menton, and nearby towns
📍 Service Areas: Nice, Cannes, Antibes, Grasse, Mougins, Saint-Raphaël, Menton, and nearby towns