Restoring a Damaged Lawn: Overseeding, Scarification, and Care | Lantana Jardin

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.

Before taking action, it's essential to assess the actual condition of 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 involves spreading new grass seed over bare or thinning areas.
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)

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?

The Mediterranean climate requires varieties that are heat-, foot-traffic-, and drought-resistant. At Lantana Jardin, we favor:

• 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

🎯 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.

Planning a more complete renovation of your outdoor space? Consider a high-performance installation:
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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

📞 +33 7 45 44 61 40

🌐 www.lantanajardin.fr