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Q: What is the difference between overseeding and power seeding?

• <div><p>Overseeding typically involves spreading grass seed either manually or with a machine that sprays the grass seed out and onto the soil. With overseeding, the grass seeds sit on the soil, and some may fall deeper into the soil if you aerated beforehand. With power seeding, a machine cuts narrow rows into the soil and pushes the grass seeds directly into the soil.</p></div>

Q: What should I put down before grass seed?

• <div><p>Before you put down grass seed, you should cultivate your soil or add two inches of topsoil. You should also put down fertilizer at the same time as your seed to prompt healthy growth. Be sure to water after you put down grass seed, especially for the first two weeks.</p></div>

Q: Is it better to sod or seed?

• <div><p>Choosing between sod and seed depends on your budget, timeline, and maintenance preferences.</p><p><b>Sod:</b></p><ul><li><p><b>Pros:</b> Provides an instant, lush lawn and immediate curb appeal. It's more resistant to weeds and erosion, can be installed any time during the growing season, and offers a consistent appearance.</p></li><li><p><b>Cons:</b> Has a higher upfront cost, typically $0.90 to $1.80 more per square foot than seed. It offers fewer grass varieties and must be installed immediately upon delivery.</p></li></ul><p><b>Seed:</b></p><ul><li><p><b>Pros:</b> Less expensive upfront, making it a budget-friendly option. It offers a wider variety of grass types and is easier for a DIY installation.</p></li><li><p><b>Cons:</b> Takes much longer to establish, potentially up to two years for a full lawn. It requires more maintenance, including regular weed control, and is more difficult to cultivate.</p></li></ul><p>Ultimately, if you want a beautiful lawn quickly and have a larger budget, sod is an excellent choice. If you are patient, want to save money, and prefer a wider selection of grass types, seeding may be the better option.</p></div>

Q: What are the benefits of sod over seeding for a new lawn?

• <div><p>Instant greenery, erosion control, and no waiting for germination make sod a preferable choice.</p></div>

Q: How do you thicken new grass?

• <div><p>You can thicken new grass by <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-fertilizer.htm">using fertilizer</a>, watering it 1 to 1&frac12; inches per week, mowing when it is at an optimal height, and preventing weeds. You should fertilize your grass while you plant the grass seed, or soon afterward. Use an herbicide to prevent weeds or spot spray with herbicide to kill existing weeds.</p></div>

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Last update on November 07, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
Chandler is very conscientious and dependable. He is always willing to do what needs to be done. I hired Chandler to cut branches from a tree that were leaning on my house. He also power washed my house. He was professional and he did great job on both projects. I recommend Chandler for any of...
Gaia Garden Design
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Reviewed in June 2024
Lou and his crew did an outstanding job on our new fence. They tore down and removed our old fence, removed trees and bushes, and put up a beautiful fence around our patio and our back yard. They both look great and will give us years of enjoyment! We have other projects in mind including a...
Simple Visions
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Reviewed in September 2023
Cory Frazel has maintained my acreage of lawn and yard care, fruit tree maintenance and projects for ten years. He is dependable, supervises his helpers, is honest and does a great job.
Frazel's Gardening Service
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Reviewed in March 2022
They did amazing work on my friends yard, so I hired them to come do some landscaping and maintenance on our front and back yard. We needed some really large reed bushes and pampas grass taken out, plus the lawn mowed and some bushes trimmed back. They finished the work so quickly and did an...
Puller's Lawn Care Handyman Service
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Reviewed in August 2021
I hired Hewson landscape to do difficult and extensive brush and blackberry vine removal on a steep slope next to my house.. He also removed a thicket of sprouts from several stumps.. Torin had the equipment and knowledge to do the job and went at the task with enthusiasm. Even after...
Hewson Landscaping
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Reviewed in June 2021
Ryan Jennings did a beautiful job installing an erosion mat onto a slope on my property. He came in well under budget and ahead of schedule. He took extra care not to disturb any of the ferns and shrubs I wanted to keep. As a result I have extra time and money to hire him for other projects....
Jennings Handyman Services
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Reviewed in November 2019
Responsible knowledgeable care of the lawns, comes when needed, closes gates. We have been happy with the service for years and hope it continues as the company is growing.
Down To Earth Landscape
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Reviewed in November 2017
Sev estimated it would take 4 hours to do the job but finished it in 2 1/2 hours then went on to do extra stuff which we had talked about doing at a later date. I am Very impressed. I will definitely hire Sev's Lawn Care again.
Excellent Yard Care
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Reviewed in October 2013
Staying in the mountains a lot so I hired Rons to take care of my lawn in Eureka. This was in May or June 2013. I explained I wanted my lawn mowed and kept green, and the back open area cut down with a weed eater once a month. <br /> <br />I paid him for a timer, 2 sprinkler heads and...
Ron's Gardening
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Reviewed in June 2013
I like that he charges by the job, not by the hour. He came out and did a free estimate to start and said hey, you don't have a whole lot of lawn, I think I could do it twice a month and then it's going to cost you 30 bucks. He gave me ideas for certain things like how to tame down the weeds in...
Kennedy Hill Landscaping
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Full Circle Garden Solutions

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"Mike gives you Quality work. He is friendly hard working, has reasonable prices. Mike did an amazing job adding pavers to the front of our exterior home walls, ground pavers, working with me to tear off roof, lay moisture barrier, metal flashing, valley flashing, remove gutters facia under gutters to roof our home. Couldnâ t be happier with the results."

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"They worked long hours even weekend to get job done. It?s a wonderful fence fence on a sloped backyard they also cleaned up all the mess"

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Redwoods Construction, Inc

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"Brian, Pablo and Antonio did an amazing job getting my front yard weeded, shrubs and large hedge trimmed, spruce needles picked up and a new water line dug for my fruit trees! They did everything we agreed on and at the price he quoted. They were polite professional and were Very hard workers!"

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"He is very good. He is proactive. He solves problems before they get out of control. He repaired my sprinkler system in the past."

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J W's Weed Whacking & Gardening Services

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19 years serving both residential and commercial clients, specializing in all forms of lawn services, gardening services, tree services, planting services, landscaping services & irrigation. All services offered on weekly or monthly basis.

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"Excellent workmanship! Reliable service. We've hired them for a variety of lawn care projects. No need to look further, Precision Landscapes is our go to choice for all things landscaping."

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Blossom Landscaping And Handyman Service

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"I have used this company for multiple small projects and every time has been great! Amazing and friendly service, as well as quick. They are my go to for anything I need done."

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Clear Horizon Home Solutions, Inc.

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"The Project Manager was always available if I had questions, the workers did excellent work, very dependable. They also helped me with selecting bathroom features, paint, and the tile work was beautiful. We are very pleased."

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"Timothy did a fantastic job replacing our toilet in our bathroom. He explained everything as he worked, helped us to get the best pricing possible on the job and was very friendly with my four year olds of daughter who was thrilled to receive an ECO sticker! Timothy went above and beyond to help us today and we will definitely be using ECO Plumbers again!"

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Lawn Irrigation questions, answered by experts

Overseeding typically involves spreading grass seed either manually or with a machine that sprays the grass seed out and onto the soil. With overseeding, the grass seeds sit on the soil, and some may fall deeper into the soil if you aerated beforehand. With power seeding, a machine cuts narrow rows into the soil and pushes the grass seeds directly into the soil.

Before you put down grass seed, you should cultivate your soil or add two inches of topsoil. You should also put down fertilizer at the same time as your seed to prompt healthy growth. Be sure to water after you put down grass seed, especially for the first two weeks.

Choosing between sod and seed depends on your budget, timeline, and maintenance preferences.

Sod:

Pros: Provides an instant, lush lawn and immediate curb appeal. It's more resistant to weeds and erosion, can be installed any time during the growing season, and offers a consistent appearance.
Cons: Has a higher upfront cost, typically $0.90 to $1.80 more per square foot than seed. It offers fewer grass varieties and must be installed immediately upon delivery.

Seed:

Pros: Less expensive upfront, making it a budget-friendly option. It offers a wider variety of grass types and is easier for a DIY installation.
Cons: Takes much longer to establish, potentially up to two years for a full lawn. It requires more maintenance, including regular weed control, and is more difficult to cultivate.

Ultimately, if you want a beautiful lawn quickly and have a larger budget, sod is an excellent choice. If you are patient, want to save money, and prefer a wider selection of grass types, seeding may be the better option.

Instant greenery, erosion control, and no waiting for germination make sod a preferable choice.

You can thicken new grass by using fertilizer, watering it 1 to 1½ inches per week, mowing when it is at an optimal height, and preventing weeds. You should fertilize your grass while you plant the grass seed, or soon afterward. Use an herbicide to prevent weeds or spot spray with herbicide to kill existing weeds.

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