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 I keep my lawn green in a drought?

• <div><p>First, make sure you’re watering your grass early in the morning (and keep in mind you don’t have to water every day). Doing this helps ensure the water is able to soak in before the hot temps evaporate all of the water. Also, when you mow, don’t mow your grass as short as you would in non-drought conditions. Taller grass can help slow down the rate at which soil dries out. Finally, take your leftover lawn clippings and spread them out across the lawn to give it a little extra shade and nutrients.</p></div>

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Q: Can pulling nutgrass make it worse?

• <div><p>Sometimes, pulling nutgrass can cause it to spread. If you do not discard the plant and rhizomes, the nutlets attached to the roots may each sprout. However, if you pull nutgrass repeatedly over the course of several weeks and discard the plant each time, it will weaken the plant significantly, eventually leading to its disappearance.</p></div>

Q: What if I put too much fertilizer on my lawn?

• <div><p>Overfertilizing can burn and kill the grass as well as upset the soil's nutrient balance, leaving your grass prone to disease and infestation. You'll know that you have overfertilized your burn when you have recently fertilized and begin to see brown and yellow patches of dead grass that need to be reseeded. </p></div>

Q: How do I maintain my lawn after aeration?

• <div><p>Water the lawn thoroughly, apply fertilizer, and overseed if necessary to promote healthy growth.</p></div>

Q: How do I keep my lawn green in a drought?

• <div><p>First, make sure you&rsquo;re watering your grass early in the morning (and keep in mind you don&rsquo;t have to water every day). Doing this helps ensure the water is able to soak in before the hot temps evaporate all of the water. Also, when you mow, don&rsquo;t mow your grass as short as you would in non-drought conditions. Taller grass can help slow down the rate at which soil dries out. Finally, take your leftover lawn clippings and spread them out across the lawn to give it a little extra shade and nutrients.</p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2013
The staff is very friendly and they are extremely helpful with any questions. The organic fertilizer is expensive and to get weed control, it is an extra cost. The regular fertilizer/weed control price is more reasonable.
Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management
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Reviewed in January 2021
Fine, except one of the young guys who aerated the lawn drove the machine through my clearly marked new grass which was still on soft ground.
Lawn Pride Inc
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Reviewed in June 2015
They come every 6 weeks to fertilize my grass. I haven't had any problems with any dandelions popping up. So they're very good. I spend $250 for 5 or 6 applications. They come in early Spring to do a Winter feed. I've had them for 3 years and I've never had a problem.
Scotty's Lawn Care
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Reviewed in October 2016
They come three times a year I've used them for about five years. They are very good. They are reliable, their good, their product works, I have no problems with them.
QUALITY TREE CARE & LANDSCAPE
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Reviewed in November 2015
Pro-Mow is very professional and does a good job. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
Pro-Mow Lawn Care
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Reviewed in June 2015
They are a little pricey but they are excellent. We get what we pay for. I like my lawn to look like a park and it looks like a park. They are very reliable and we can call them, they are always available. They are just very good and hard to not like them. Their promptness is super excellent....
LAWN PERFECTION INC
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Reviewed in January 2013
My lawn looks a million times better than it did. They do FABULOUS work, take their time, and have great customer service. I'm using them again for a yearly program in 2013 and can't wait to keep seeing their GREAT results!!!!!!
Grassmasters LLC
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Reviewed in August 2014
I love this company. They give you a call the night before they are going to come out to make sure it is ok to apply the next day. They are punctual. They are out there the morning they say they will be. My yard looks much better from last year to this year. I have had no Creeping Charlie...
Spring-Green Lawn Care
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