What does moss in a lawn indicate?

• <div><p>Moss growing in a lawn is a sign of poor soil that makes it hard for grass and plants to grow. Moss thrives in these conditions and spreads easily, so it can quickly take over your yard if it’s lacking in nutrients, too wet, or has an excessive amount of shade. Moss in the lawn isn’t always a bad thing, but it can prevent turfgrass from forming deep roots.</p></div>

Should I water the lawn after aeration?

• <div><p>Yes, you should water the lawn after aerating. Now that you’ve loosened up the soil to better receive nutrients, it’s time to hydrate and fertilize your lawn. You’ll want to keep it evenly moist to promote healthy growth. Don’t drown your grass—too much of a good thing can reverse all the work you’ve done with aeration in the first place. But especially if you’ve overseeded and/or fertilized after aeration, you’ll want to ensure a moist soil layer to absorb those nutrients and fuel for new growth.</p></div>

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Q: What is the best grass seed for hard dirt?

• <div><p>Some <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-type-grass-will-grow-best-my-yard.htm">grass types</a> grow better than others on hard dirt. For example, hardy grass types like perennial ryegrass and Kentucky bluegrass will grow better on tough soil. Keep in mind that you should still consider your area&rsquo;s climate when deciding on a grass type.</p></div>

Q: Is it better to aerate or dethatch your lawn?

• <div><p>Lawn aeration and dethatching are meant to solve the same problem, loosening up compacted soil so that the root systems can grow and receive more water, oxygen, and nutrients. Aeration is the gentler option and often the preferable one. Dethatching completely tears out the thatch layer of the lawn and can inadvertently yank out healthy grass if done incorrectly. Aeration loosens the soil and only removes small cores of it.</p></div>

Q: How much should I water my lawn after aeration?

• <div><p>Watering the lawn after aeration is crucial for getting the most benefits out of it. Not watering the lawn enough will cause the efforts of aeration to be in vain. Light and frequent watering will prevent the soil and grass seeds from drying out, but too much watering can create a muddy mess and wash the seeds away. Watering twice a day is a good benchmark.</p></div>

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Last update on October 05, 2025

Reviewed in March 2012
They do well with the yard and we have the greenest yard in the neighborhood. I have never had anything bad happen.
TruGreen Lawn Care - 5744
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Reviewed in March 2015
They do a wonderful job don't even have to call them they know when to come and mow our yard every week they do an excellent job we are very pleased with this company.
Rychnovsky Pest Solutions
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Reviewed in March 2012
They showed up to give us the bid and then did the work. The yard looked great. The neighbor had him do some work for them also. They were prompt and they cleaned up when they were done.
SMITTY'S LAWN CARE
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Reviewed in August 2012
They have offices in 6 different locations. I heard about them through the advertisement on TV. They were good. They spray in early and late spring, they also spray in early and late fall. I got a discount last year because I was a new customer. The price was pretty good because I called some...
All American Turf Beauty Inc
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Reviewed in May 2014
Good! Very good! It was probably fast response, price was good, and almost did it. Everything was good about it. I was so happy to deal with it.
Mikes Lawn Service
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Reviewed in January 2014
They do well on simple jobs. I wouldn't have them work on the furnace again as they didn't seem to understand it correctly. Really good at yard work and snow clearing and simple electrical work.
A-1 Handyman
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Reviewed in October 2014
He did a really good job and I was very happy with his work. He was on time and very professional. I would highly recommend him to others and will probably have him back out to clean up my yard again next spring.
Sam's Lawn Service
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Reviewed in May 2014
They are really very good as far as landscaping and that kind of work. They are reasonable and do a good job. The man who came did what he said he will do and stayed on the quote. They establish a good rapport with you and talk to you.
Clark's Landscaping
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Titan Excavating, LLC

Titan Excavating, LLC

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Titan Excavating is your local company you can trust. We have all the equipment necessary for any job you could ask for. No job too big or too small for us. We do everything from site clearing , driveways, grading , demolition and much more. We service a 100 mile radius and are open to working within the entire state. If you need us call today.

"Titan did a magnificent job on my property during the past week. I needed the following done: Grading work on my 3 acre property and three different types of rocks delivered. I also needed additional black dirt brought in to make it perfect. From start to finish the communication was excellent with Will. He let me know what time they would get to my job and everything that was going on during the work process. This is something that a lot of contractors just fail to do in my past experiences. They provide top notch equipment, with many different attachments for various types of jobs during the entire process. This ensures that the job is done correctly, the first time! Lastly, customer service could not be better. They (Will and Tim) stayed with the job until I was completely satisfied. Always keeping a great attitude no matter how many questions I asked. Even going the extra nine yards finishing the job better than I expected. "

John B on September 2025

"Titan did a magnificent job on my property during the past week. I needed the following done: Grading work on my 3 acre property and three different types of rocks delivered. I also needed additional black dirt brought in to make it perfect. From start to finish the communication was excellent with Will. He let me know what time they would get to my job and everything that was going on during the work process. This is something that a lot of contractors just fail to do in my past experiences. They provide top notch equipment, with many different attachments for various types of jobs during the entire process. This ensures that the job is done correctly, the first time! Lastly, customer service could not be better. They (Will and Tim) stayed with the job until I was completely satisfied. Always keeping a great attitude no matter how many questions I asked. Even going the extra nine yards finishing the job better than I expected. "

John B on September 2025

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