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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - InstallLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Install - For BusinessLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Repair+2 more

Serving Forsyth, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Timothy did a fantastic job replacing our toilet in our bathroom. He explained everything as he worked, helped us to get the best pricing possible on the job and was very friendly with my four year olds of daughter who was thrilled to receive an ECO sticker! Timothy went above and beyond to help us today and we will definitely be using ECO Plumbers again!"
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Whitsel's Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Forsyth, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

My name is Dennis and I am the owner of Whitsel's Landscaping. I am a horticulturist, certified Turf manager, and a irrigation specialist. I have been servicing the Decatur & Macon area for over 35 years. I specialize in the complete lawn and landscaping service. From weekly mowing contracts to full landscape and design service. Why pay one service to mow , one to fertilize your lawn and another for your landscape needs. We do it all, one company to over look and maintain your whole property Call us today to handle all of your landscaping and lawn care needs.

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Stanley's Home Improvement
3.3(
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Serving Forsyth, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a very amazing job with the amount of trees i was needing done, they was very respectful and a very affordable price, my wife also hired then again when they mentioned landscaping and it was outstanding. I will call them again for the trees and landscaping needs next year!"
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Recommended by77%of homeowners
K&G Power Washing and Lawn Care, LLC
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Sprinkler System for Lawn and Garden - Winterize or Activate

Serving Forsyth, IL and surrounding areas

My name is George Surratt and I am the proud owner of K&G Power Washing and Lawn Care, LLC. I take pride in every job that is performed and I strive to create a breathtaking view. I guarantee every job with a 30 day warranty, leavingevery customer 100% worry free. I'm just a normal small town guy with 12 children and looking to make a better life for them.

Nester Superior Services, LLC
New to Angi
Sprinkler System for Lawn and Garden - Winterize or Activate

Serving Forsyth, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Imagine...\n\nQuality family time \n\nRest & relaxation for you \n\nTime to read \n\nSeeing a movie \n\nWalking in the park...\n\nAre your weekends spent tied to your mower and weeding your beds? Free up your time and let Nester Superior Services, LLC take care of all your mowing services, lawn maintenance, tree trimming & lawncare. \n\nCome Home to...\n...A lawn that's edged, mowed, and the greenest on the block. Come home to an evening spent with the family, not wrestling with a mower and gas can, or restringing the electric edger. \n\nyour lawn is our passion!\nCall today and lets get to work!\n\n

Grieder Sod and Landscaping, LLC
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Serving Forsyth, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to Grieders. Our professional and experienced staff Landscape Architects, Designers and Horticulturists have been serving the Central Illinois and surrounding communities for over 35 years. \nPlease visit our website for more information www.grieders.com\n

Chapmans Custom Construction
New to Angi
Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Install

Serving Forsyth, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Lawn Irrigation questions, answered by experts

This depends on the type of grass seed, as some types do better in different environmental conditions. Cool-season grasses go dormant during the summer months when the soil temperature exceeds 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Once exposed to regular doses of heat, the germination rates decline, with seedling death not far behind. 

As for warm-season seeds, they come from tropical parts of the world and thrive in heat. They actively grow in warm air temperatures between 70 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and they prefer soil temperatures between 65 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Once temperatures dip and frost rolls in, if you don’t store them properly, warm-season grass seeds will die quickly.

Because it’s native to the central United States and Canada and is drought-tolerant, it typically is not difficult to grow. It requires very little maintenance and minimal watering beyond rainfall. Its hardy nature and unique look make it a favorite choice among people living in the western United States and other dry regions of the country. 

While hydroseeding is typically meant for bare soil, it is possible to hydroseed over an existing lawn with some adjustments. For the new seed to germinate and thrive, it needs good seed-to-soil contact. Without it, most of the seed may not take root and will die. To improve your chances of success when repairing a patchy area, mow any existing grass as low as possible and loosen any exposed soil before application. It is also recommended to use a finer mulch mixture when spraying, as this will help the seeds reach the soil and root without suffocating the existing grass.

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.

Both zoysia grass and bermuda grass are somewhat similar to St. Augustine because they’re all warm-season grasses. Beyond that, most grass types have unique properties that set them apart. Zoysia grass costs twice the price of St. Augustine grass on average and it has thinner blades and a deeper green appearance. Bermuda grass, compared to St. Augustine, has much thinner blades, is softer to the touch, and has a higher tolerance for colder weather.

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