Should I fertilize soil before planting grass seed?

• <div><p>Properly preparing the soil for planting grass seed may include applying fertilizer several weeks before spreading the seed if you plan to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/overseed-lawn-guide.htm">overseed the lawn</a>. However, in most cases involving a brand-new lawn, spreading a starter fertilizer along with the grass seed will give it the best chance of taking root quickly and growing strong. </p></div>

How do you soften hard soil for grass seed?

• <div><p>One of the best ways to soften your grass and prepare it for planting grass seed is aeration. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/why-aeration-key-healthy-green-lawn.htm">Aerating your lawn</a> will loosen up compacted soil and facilitate a more even balance of nutrients from root to topsoil. We recommend using core aeration methods for the most effective soil-loosening results.</p></div>

Will grass fill in bare spots on its own?

• <div><p>Whether or not grass will fill in bare spots itself depends on the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-identify-lawn-grass.htm">type of grass you have</a>. For example, grass with rhizomes (e.g., Bermuda grass) and stolons (e.g., Saint Augustine grass) will naturally fill in bald spots as it spreads laterally. However, clump-forming grasses will not spread. </p></div>

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Q: Is organic or synthetic fertilizer better for your lawn?

• <div><p>Whether <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/lawn-treatment-synthetic-or-organic.htm">organic or synthetic fertilizers are better</a> for your lawn depends on your goals, budget, and plans for other lawn treatments. Organic fertilizer costs more but is likely to benefit your lawn more in the long run by improving the soil as well as feeding your grass. Synthetic fertilizers get faster results but don&rsquo;t enrich the soil and may contaminate nearby bodies of water if you live on a shoreline. A hybrid fertilizer may be an option to give you the benefits found in both organic and synthetic fertilizers. </p></div>

Q: Why consider a pro for winter lawn preparation?

• <div><p>The pros are the precise treatments, such as aeration and fertilization, which protect and prepare your lawn for thriving warmer months.</p></div>

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Cami C.
5.0
10/2024
Very professional and timely. The work they did looks great, I will definitely hire them again for any lawn projects!
GOLDEN LAWN CARE SERVICE LLC
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Kristien B.
5.0
05/2017
Fantastic! The staff does a great job. Aaron stops by and checks their work. They saw some of our plants had a fungus and needed treatment. They let us know and what the cost would be. Would highly recommend Hearts Desire Landscaping!
Hearts Desire Landscaping
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Merry A.
2.0
06/2015
1st time seemed great but went downhill after that, they use unskilled collage students. They need supervision, not that good on their own. They Did not notice broken lawn sprinklers, left timer OFF for a week. You don't want to pay that kind of $$$$ to be out there supervising how they do...
DESIGNING WITH NATURE
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Patricia K.
5.0
08/2014
Once the paving contractors completed their work, Travis and crew arrived. They installed curbing, lawn, trees, shrubs, decomposed granite areas, river rock, and built an awesome fire pit (gas) surrounded by three stone benches. The pondless waterfall cascading down from a small hill of...
Green Lizard Landscape LLC
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Robert H.
5.0
03/2014
Celtic Lawn and Landscape did an excellent job. They delivered the project as promised and did so in a timely fashion. Jay and his landscape crew were easy to work with and most responsive to modifications we made along the way. Entire crew was competent and professional. Very happy with the...
Celtic Lawn and Landscape Inc
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Lois W.
5.0
05/2013
Three different jobs (synthetic lawn, concrete pathway, irrigation drip system) were all handled in a timely, professional, expert manner. I was extremely satisfied with the results as well as how responsive Sean (Manager) was to my call the following spring (I needed help with the drip...
Black Pine Construction Ltd
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Valerie M.
5.0
04/2013
This was a large refurbish job of existing lawn. Dave quoted the job and there were no surprises. The crew, Chris and Jeremy were punctual and focused. They worked tirelessly removing old lawn, digging trenches, raising sprinkler heads and replacing leaky valves all around the property. Then,...
Heavywaite Landscaping Inc
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Charlotte M.
5.0
06/2011
As she uses Ramos Lawn on a weekly basis, and has for years, you can tell she is satisfied and looks forward to their return every spring!
Ramos Lawn Svc
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Mary A.
5.0
06/2009
The dogs arrived a few minutes early for the appointment and were greeted with Diane's friendly welcome. They were allowed to sniff around the area and get familiar with environment while Diane clarified their specific grooming needs with me. Including an anti itch shampoo for one of them...
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