I've overseeded twice at my new place (one fall and one spring). Both times I did the normal spreader thing at the recommended setting, but I decided to put down extra seed on the bare spots. Not completely covering the spot with seed, but a lot.

It seemed like a good idea at the time -- more seed, more germination, right? I properly watered and got germination within a week or so, but within a few weeks after that it all just fizzled away.

So I'm assuming that too much seed is a bad thing? Even for the larger bare spots, just sprinkle it lightly?

I'm also considering putting a thin layer of compost over each spot. That can only help, right?