Lawns will thicken and never allow weeds to grow if you do 1 simple task in September

With summer now officially over, it can be easy to forget about your lawn, but this autumn is actually a very important time of year for lawn maintenance. If you are on a mission to make your grass blades greener, lawns vibrant and create an environment that's impossible for weeds to grow, then overseeding is a must, according to the gardening experts at Garsons.

They said: "You might notice your lawn growing thinly over the years and patchy in places, allowing weeds to grow in the bare areas. "Overseeding is perfect for these areas to avoid weeds, but can also be used to thicken up most areas of the lawn." The gardening task refers to a seed spreading technique that encourages thicker lawn growth. They claimed that autumn is "by far the best time" to overseed lawns.

So, how do you overseed your lawn? The process consists of five simple steps that require a rake, a lawnmower and a garden fork.

Start by removing weeds and any fallen leaves or anything else in the way. You can also use a rake or a scarifier to remove any moss if needed.

Mow the lawn on a low setting and make sure to collect all clippings to allow for spreading the seeds later.

The next step is to prepare your soil by forking holes into the lawn and adding a thin dressing layer over the area to be seeded. This only needs to be very thin and is called topdressing.

Sow your lawn seeds as per the packet instructions and lightly rake to ensure the seeds are in contact with the soil.

The final step is to lightly press down, walk or pat the area to make sure the seeds are properly in the soil.

Once this process is followed, you will need to make sure the grass seeds don't completely dry out - they need moisture to survive.

Water gently to ensure the seeds don't get washed away by too much pressure, and keep them moist to ensure the seeds germinate.

Your lawn will need mowing, but start low in spring and raise the setting. For newly sown seeds, make sure the grass is at least 5cm to 8cm before you cut on a high setting.