To view a multimedia demonstration of this tutorial, click here . The demonstration requires Macromedia Flash 4 player. If you don't already have it, click here to get it. The best time to reseed your lawn is in the fall. Fall is the prime time because the seeds aren't competing with weeds for nutrients and it will be a long time until the hot summer sun reaches it.
Spring is the next best season to reseed.
If necessary, you can plant in the summer if you can keep the seeds constantly shaded and moist. Before tearing up the dead area, take a visit to your local garden center to purchase your seed. They'll be familiar with the type of seed that's available for your area of the country. Let them know if the area is a sunny or shady area as different grasses thrive under different conditions. Before reseeding your lawn, it's important to figure out why the lawn died in the first place.