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Q: Will grass seed grow if I throw it on the ground?

• <div><p>Technically, yes, at least some of the grass seed you throw on the ground will germinate. If the area doesn&rsquo;t have good drainage, rain or overwatering can move seeds before they have germinated, leaving your patches still patchy. What does grow won&rsquo;t have strong roots if there isn&rsquo;t proper aeration.</p></div>

Q: Can I reseed over dead grass?

• <div><p>You can reseed a lawn that has dead grass, but it is best to remove the dead patches before you begin. Removing the dead turf and testing the soil will help you determine what is killing the grass so you can make the necessary amendments to prevent the problem from recurring. Once you have made the appropriate adjustments, you can rake, fertilize, and reseed. If your lawn has many large dead patches, it may be more effective to remove all the existing grass, amend the soil, and start over from scratch.</p></div>

Q: What is the relationship between power seeding and aeration, and should I aerate before power seeding?

• <div><p>Power seeding and aeration are both excellent ways to improve lawn health, but they serve different functions. Aeration focuses on improving soil health by creating channels that allow more water, oxygen, and carbon dioxide to reach the roots. In contrast, power seeding is a method of planting grass seeds, often by creating narrow trenches in the soil. One service isn't better than the other; they are complementary. It is beneficial to aerate your lawn before power seeding, as this makes the seeding more effective by helping the germinating seeds access the resources they need. It's a good practice to aerate your lawn once or twice a year, regardless of whether you plan to power seed.</p></div>

Q: Why is my Bermuda grass so thin?

• <div><p>There are several possible reasons why your Bermuda grass is not thick, with the biggest reasons being too little water, too much shade, compacted soil, drainage issues, and too few nutrients in the soil. Bermuda grass needs frequent and direct sunlight to stay thick, so thinning grass is likely the result of a lack of sun. </p></div>

Q: How do you rough up soil for grass seed?

• <div><p>The easiest way to rough up soil to accept grass seed and provide the best opportunity for its growth is to make several passes over the area with a garden tiller and rake away the loosened vegetation and debris. However, in some cases, very hard ground may require using a shovel or pick to break up pieces into smaller chunks that the tiller can handle more easily. </p></div>

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Last update on May 31, 2025

Reviewed in May 2025
D & E Outside Services are very dependable and efficient. Doug and his crew are easy to communicate with, quickly responding, aiming to please, I receive an email each week, letting me know what day they plan to mow. They have mowed, trimmed, applied fertilizer/weed killer to my lawn; plowed...
D AND E OUTSIDE SERVICES, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2023
This is a very professional, hard working, knowledgeable company! Designing to constructing our patio and landscaping project with prompt service and always a quick response to any questions. We would highly recommend Beeler Lawn & Landscape.
Beeler Lawn & Landscape, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2023
It was great and they came early. I'm satisfied enough that I contracted them for my lawn mowing and other job too.
D & E Outside Services
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Reviewed in May 2021
Very nice young man. Hard worker. Left yard neat and clean. Very careful not to damage existing lawn. Would recommend him to anyone.
DG Tree Service
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Reviewed in October 2020
Kaiser's Lawn Service accommodates our every need from mowing to tree planting and driveway maintenance. Jim and his crew do the jobs promptly and courteously. We highly recommend Kaiser's Lawn Service!!!
Kaiser's Lawn Service, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2018
They did a great job on my lawn. It took awhile for them to finish due to the rain, but they told me that up front. Very Friendly and helpful.
D & E Outside Services, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2015
They mow my lawn once a week. <br />They do a good job. <br />
K & R Lawn Care Inc
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Reviewed in December 2014
Roofing your house is a messy process. I was worried about my lawn and what the mess would do to my plants. The company's owner explained to me they would do everything possible to protect my property when tearing off the old shingles. They did a great job making sure my yard was as clean as...
DeWild Exteriors Inc
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Reviewed in June 2014
I was looking for a company to provide organic lawn care to control weeds in my lawn. I contacted this company and they came out promptly to survey my lawn. We customized a program that I felt comfortable with and they did a nice job providing the services requested. They made sure all gates...
Safe Earth Lawn & Turf Inc
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Reviewed in September 2012
I sent a request for an estimate for lawn mowing and care and I received an email asking for my address. After supplying them with my address nothing happened. I never saw them or heard from them again. No one called or emailed again, so I didn't use them. <br />
DAN'S CUSTOM LANDSCAPES INC
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Backflow Pros of Iowa LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

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"Very knowledgeable and friendly. Got right to work after arriving and winterized our system in a timely matter. Would definitely recommend Smarter Green to my friends for any irrigation service and repairs."

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"Had trying times to get work done because of the rain. They replaced part of my irrigation due to landscaping. They were neat and didn't left my yard looking great."

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Supreme Lawn & Landscape Inc

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"Jamie and his team over at Lawn & Landscape are ultimate professionals. They quoted me a price, and were able to level my large yard front and back, bury two tiles for drainage, and plant new grass seed in just 4 days. We were having issues with our backyard flooding and pooling, and that has been completely fixed, without damaging our existing fence. Best part? The final total was less than the original quote. I would and will recommend Supreme Lawn & Landscape to anyone who needs a landscaping company."

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"Everything went well. I got my issue solved within the next day. The plumbers were wonderful ."

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"He's been caring for our lawn for at least twelve years"

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We provide a wide variety of handymen services to fix your home needs.\n\n-Window Installation\n-Door Installation\n-Flooring\n-Plumbing\n-Automotive Repair\n-Home Remodeling\n-Appliance Repair/diagnosis\n-New Construction\n-Landscaping\n-Tree Removal\n-Demolition\n-Clean up/Junk Removal\n-Moving\n\nAlmost anything your home needs we are happy to help! \n\nIf there is a service your unsure if we provide contact us and we will be more than welcome to find you a solution.\n

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RH Lawn Care

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I am a professional business owner who values honesty and integrity and treats your property as if it were my own. I offer a variety of lawn care services that are customizable to each individual project. I pride myself on the quality of my work as well as my commitment to outstanding results. I look forward to building lasting relationships with my clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Lawn Irrigation questions, answered by experts

Technically, yes, at least some of the grass seed you throw on the ground will germinate. If the area doesn’t have good drainage, rain or overwatering can move seeds before they have germinated, leaving your patches still patchy. What does grow won’t have strong roots if there isn’t proper aeration.

You can reseed a lawn that has dead grass, but it is best to remove the dead patches before you begin. Removing the dead turf and testing the soil will help you determine what is killing the grass so you can make the necessary amendments to prevent the problem from recurring. Once you have made the appropriate adjustments, you can rake, fertilize, and reseed. If your lawn has many large dead patches, it may be more effective to remove all the existing grass, amend the soil, and start over from scratch.

Power seeding and aeration are both excellent ways to improve lawn health, but they serve different functions. Aeration focuses on improving soil health by creating channels that allow more water, oxygen, and carbon dioxide to reach the roots. In contrast, power seeding is a method of planting grass seeds, often by creating narrow trenches in the soil. One service isn't better than the other; they are complementary. It is beneficial to aerate your lawn before power seeding, as this makes the seeding more effective by helping the germinating seeds access the resources they need. It's a good practice to aerate your lawn once or twice a year, regardless of whether you plan to power seed.

There are several possible reasons why your Bermuda grass is not thick, with the biggest reasons being too little water, too much shade, compacted soil, drainage issues, and too few nutrients in the soil. Bermuda grass needs frequent and direct sunlight to stay thick, so thinning grass is likely the result of a lack of sun.

The easiest way to rough up soil to accept grass seed and provide the best opportunity for its growth is to make several passes over the area with a garden tiller and rake away the loosened vegetation and debris. However, in some cases, very hard ground may require using a shovel or pick to break up pieces into smaller chunks that the tiller can handle more easily.

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