Lawn Care Tip: Understanding Sterile Grass Seed Heads

Lawn Care Tip: Don't Panic Over Sterile Seed Heads Homeowners often worry when they see seed heads in their lawns, fearing it's a sign of a problem. But according to Jimmy Lewis, a US-based lawn care enthusiast, these seed heads are often a natural occurrence, especially in cool-season grasses during warmer weather. In a recent video, Lewis explains that these seed heads are typically sterile, meaning they won't produce new grass. "Every year, when the temperatures start to get a little warmer," Lewis says, "cool-season grass goes into a survival mode, trying to reproduce itself." He emphasizes that this is a normal process and that the grass will continue to thrive with proper care. Lewis suggests mulching the seed heads back into the lawn, adding, "Get some extra goodies out of what the lawn is naturally producing." This simple act provides additional nutrients for the lawn. Homeowners can rest assured that their lawns are healthy even with these seed heads present, and this natural process is nothing to worry about.