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Glacier Irrigation, LLC
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - RepairLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - InstallLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Glacier Irrigation went above and beyond to install a new 11 head 2 zone irrigation system with a Rachio timer. This was a new instal that required piping ran in the house to the main line. Sam, the owner, used the best available equipment to instal the lines outside so they did not tear up the grass like all other installers would do. He uses high efficient sprinkler heads to get proper coverage without eating into the monthly water bill. Sam has an excellent plumber, Liberty, who he uses to complete any of the plumbing that needs to be done from the house to outside. The best part of Glacier irrigation is the communication you will receive from Sam. So many companies don't answer their calls, but he is responsive and quick to give an appraisal. I will continue to recommend Glacier irrigation to anyone looking for their lawn to come back to life."
New High Efficiency System!
New System Install. Property was a dirt lot before
New 5 Zone system install
New system install.
Ditch Witch VP30 Trench-less Vibratory Plow!

+12

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LawnTender - Organic Lawn Services
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Sprinkler System for Lawn and Garden - Winterize or ActivateLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - RepairLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Repair - For Business

Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Benjamin has excellent communication and has done better work than any lawn care professional that I have hired before. If you are looking for high quality work and someone who follows through with commitments, LawnTender should be the first place you call!"
Response time2 days
59 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Great Lawns Landscaping and Snow Removal, LLC
4.9(
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - InstallLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Install - For BusinessLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Repair+1 more

Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David and his son, David (Great Lawns Landscaping) upgraded a very old distribution box of our irrigation system, which was installed personally by a previous owner, so that it would operate like a brand new system. They took on a job that most irrigation contractors would only shake their heads. Not only did they intelligently determine how to make a tricky repair, but they did it right away at a very reasonable cost. They will be my first choice for irrigation issues in the future. I highly recommend them."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A-Z Services LLC
5.0(
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Sprinkler System for Lawn and Garden - Winterize or ActivateLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - InstallLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Install - For Business

Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"A-Z Services has provided me with excellence service for many years. They have provided sprinkler startup and blowouts, sprinkler repair, landscape work, tree stump removal, lawn mowing, and lawn aeration. They have helped me urgently when needed and have been extremely reliable. I wouldn't think of using anyone else."
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Recommended by15%of homeowners
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Knight Services
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Sprinkler System for Lawn and Garden - Winterize or ActivateLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - InstallLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Repair

Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Calvin is a jack of all trades. He worked on our roof, repaired our deck, did some lawn work, repaired the exterior of our house, performed maintenance on our irrigation system, winterized our irrigation system, and even support my home-based business by dismantling and disposing of large crates. If you need a job done around/on/in your home call Calvin!"
Flagstone Finished
Sprinkler Repair-Upgrade
Lawn Repair?
Irrigation Controller
Finishing Ground Cover.

+48

Response time3 hrs
Response rate90%
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Lawn Irrigation questions, answered by experts

Yes, but the best approach is to apply fertilizer well before you actually sprinkle the seeds. Apply fertilizer with an NPK ratio somewhere around 10-10-20, or 10-10-10, depending on soil test results and the type of grass you're planting, about six to eight weeks before planting grass seed. This mix added to loosened soil will give the grass seed its best chance of getting off to a solid start. 

The fastest growing grass seeds are Bermuda grass, which is a warm-season grass and ryegrass, which is a cool-season grass. Both of these grass types tend to germinate in five to 10 days. Other fast-growing varieties include perennial Ryegrass and fescues, all of which have unique characteristics and growing requirements.

Those who live in between zones may have summers too warm for many cool-season grasses and winters too cold for warm-season grasses. Grasses selected for these climates must be well adapted to both conditions, so opt for tall fescue if your area is more prone to very cold temperatures or kikuyu grass if your home has notably hot summers.

The average cost to seed or reseed a lawn is about $1,100, with prices typically ranging from $450 to $1,700. The final cost depends on factors like your lawn size, the type of seed used, and local labor rates. On a per-square-foot basis, you can expect to pay between $0.10 and $0.20.

Here are some cost estimates based on lawn size:

  • 500 square feet: $50–$100

  • 2,000 square feet: $200–$400

  • 4,000 square feet: $400–$800

  • 5,000 square feet: $500–$1,000

  • 1 acre: $3,000–$5,880

  • 2 acres: $6,000–$11,760

  • 5 acres: $15,000–$17,640

Popular seed types for residential lawns include bahia, fescue, and Bermuda. Compared to installing sod, seeding is generally a less expensive option, especially for larger areas.

Additional services can add to the total cost:

  • Fertilization: $80–$400

  • Soil testing: $700–$2,100

  • Yard cleanup and leaf removal: $200–$560

  • Weed treatment: $110–$325

  • Mowing: $50–$210

Although these terms sound similar and are sometimes used interchangeably, overseeding and reseeding your lawn are very different processes. Overseeding, the simpler of the two, involves a few steps to restore thinned or patchy grass by raking, aerating, and seeding uneven areas of turf to promote regrowth.

Reseeding a lawn is a more drastic and involved process, often necessary if the lawn is diseased, more than a third dead, or very overgrown with weeds. Unlike overseeding, it requires removing most of the existing lawn and starting a new one from scratch, a much bigger and more time-consuming job.

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