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KDS LAWN

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KDS LAWN

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Misc. yard and landscaping needs no job to big or small. Reasonable pricing on all services. Please contact with your need using phone number attached. First time customer discount!

Misc. yard and landscaping needs no job to big or small. Reasonable pricing on all services. Please contact with your need using phone number attached. First time customer discount!

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Hartman's Lawn Care

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Hartman's Lawn Care

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12 years of experience

Hartman's Lawn Care is a small, single family owned & operated business. Our name is on the business, and we take that very seriously, so we take pride in our service! As of now, we only accept cash or checks for payment.

Hartman's Lawn Care is a small, single family owned & operated business. Our name is on the business, and we take that very seriously, so we take pride in our service! As of now, we only accept cash or checks for payment.

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TruGreen Lawn Care - 5751

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TruGreen Lawn Care - 5751

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TruGreen is the nation's largest provider of lawn and landscape services. We make it easy for you by delivering customized care solutions that are effective, innovative and responsible. Additional DBA - The TruGreen Companies LLC. See website for additional service areas. TruGreen® provides a full suite of tailored lawn and landscape services. From fertilization and aeration to tree & shrub services and much more, TruGreen delivers superior results backed by our Healthy Lawn Guarantee.®1 We also offer effective solutions to help control and prevent lawn damaging insects, like chinch bugs and grubs. Our passion for lawns sets us apart, and we’ll help you achieve a lawn you love. Contact us today to start your tailored lawn plan.

TruGreen is the nation's largest provider of lawn and landscape services. We make it easy for you by delivering customized care solutions that are effective, innovative and responsible. Additional DBA - The TruGreen Companies LLC. See website for additional service areas. TruGreen® provides a full suite of tailored lawn and landscape services. From fertilization and aeration to tree & shrub services and much more, TruGreen delivers superior results backed by our Healthy Lawn Guarantee.®1 We also offer effective solutions to help control and prevent lawn damaging insects, like chinch bugs and grubs. Our passion for lawns sets us apart, and we’ll help you achieve a lawn you love. Contact us today to start your tailored lawn plan.

DESIGNER LANDSCAPES INC

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DESIGNER LANDSCAPES INC

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40 years of experience

Designer Landscapes, Inc. is a full service landscaping company. We begin with innovative designs which are brought to life during efficient and reliable installations. Quality products and performance keep customers returning and referring.

Designer Landscapes, Inc. is a full service landscaping company. We begin with innovative designs which are brought to life during efficient and reliable installations. Quality products and performance keep customers returning and referring.

Green View - Springfield

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Green View - Springfield

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For over 50 years Green View Landscape Company has provided professional, award-winning service to Central Illinois. Our knowledgeable staff of certified designers, arborists and maintenance professionals have designed, built and maintained hundreds of residential and commercial landscapes. Our garden centers offer trees, shrubs, plants, landscape construction/maintenance materials, and garden accessories for both indoor and outdoor decorating.

For over 50 years Green View Landscape Company has provided professional, award-winning service to Central Illinois. Our knowledgeable staff of certified designers, arborists and maintenance professionals have designed, built and maintained hundreds of residential and commercial landscapes. Our garden centers offer trees, shrubs, plants, landscape construction/maintenance materials, and garden accessories for both indoor and outdoor decorating.

Lawn Fertilization and Treatment questions, answered by experts

One of the best ways to soften your grass and prepare it for planting grass seed is aeration. Aerating your lawn 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.

Speeding up grass seed germination is possible, but it requires quite a bit of extra work and commitment. Keeping the soil moist is key, but here are a few other tried-and-true methods for growing your new grass as quickly as possible:

  • Mist grass up to eight times per day to keep the soil moist.

  • Purchase a moisture-retaining seed coating for your grass seeds.

  • Amend soil that is compacted or in the wrong pH range.

  • Choose the right grass seed for your area’s climate and soil conditions.

  • Avoid planting on windy days or during periods of extreme rain or drought.

Your lawn will have visible signs if it needs fertilizing. If your grass looks discolored, is slow growing, looks thin, or your yard has bare spots, then it probably needs to be fertilized to give it the nutrients it's lacking. You should also keep an eye out for weeds and pests because they can also be signs of a struggling lawn.

If it’s been a few weeks and you haven’t seen anything pop up, double-check your seed packet and make sure you didn’t miss any steps. Did they need cold stratification (putting seeds in the freezer and then transferring to water before planting)? Do they have an exceptionally long germination period? 

 If you’ve followed all of the directions closely, you may just have had a bad batch of seeds. (Sadly, it happens.)

Yes, you can use compost on your lawn alongside or even instead of standard fertilizer. Compost is rich in nutrients and organic matter and restores the balance and health of your soil. It also replenishes depleted soil, adding volume as well as nutrients. It's a great alternative to synthetic slow-release fertilizer. And if you compost at home, you can save money by applying your own compost. 

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