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Wrap Up the Season: Use Turf Blankets and Overseeding for Recovery
Fred Newcombe

Wrap Up with Turf Blankets and Seed

Turf blanket being removed from organic turf athletic field.Between November and December install turf blankets and apply seed. The 2025 growing season is winding down, so now is the time for fall clean-ups, repairs, and irrigation blowouts. In New England, winters can be relentless and these practices will make a major difference come spring.

Why It Matters  

When spring sports kick off, turf is often just emerging from dormancy. Early traffic can cause damage before the grass has a chance to recover. That’s where turf blankets come in. Turf blankets act as a protective layer, reducing stress and accelerating spring recovery. When they are removed, fields are a step ahead.

Benefits of Turf Blankets  

  1. Extend your fall growing season and help promote quicker spring green-up.
  2. Shield the turf from harsh elements like wind, frost, snow, and ice.
  3. Enable earlier growth by warming soil and reducing nighttime heat loss.
  4. After seeding or during repairs, they encourage germination, support root development, and prevent foot traffic damage.

Think of a turf blanket as the equivalent of a greenhouse for your field: it retains moisture, reduces desiccation, and captures limited winter sunlight to maintain turf health.

image of turf blankets on athletic field with text listing benefits of turf blankets

Late‐Season Seeding Tips  

In many regions, the optimal window for dormant seeding and aeration is between Thanksgiving and Christmas. During this timeframe, soil and air temperatures are consistently low. Once seeded, keep the area covered with a turf blanket throughout winter to improve germination and establishment success.

Choosing the Right Turf Blankets  

PJC Organic offers a range of turf blankets to suit different field setups and meet whatever your needs may be. For maximum flexibility, we often recommend going with a size that gives your program the most versatility and is the easiest to handle and store. For example:

  • A blanket sized for a soccer goalmouth can also double for sections of a baseball diamond.
  • A blanket cut for the 50-yard line on a football field can also be repurposed to speed spring growth in other areas.

These blankets are a cost-effective addition to your seasonal maintenance toolkit. (For a deeper look at results, check out our turf blanket video.)

Going Into the Next Season  

Turf blankets are a simple, budget-friendly tool that delivers long-term benefits when used properly. As you wrap up your field care this year, consider these steps to strengthen your turf program. If you’d like help selecting the right blankets, understanding organic treatments, or pricing options, don’t hesitate to contact us.

We’re here to help you finish the season strong and set you up for success next spring.