What should I consider when caring for my lawn?

• <div><p>Lawn care is tough work—even when you hire pros, there’s no <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/why-dead-grass-your-lawn-inevitable.htm">guarantee your grass won’t die</a> (unless, of course, your company offers a guarantee). But lawn care companies don’t control the rain or watering restrictions. Your type of grass also impacts the type of care required to keep a lush lawn—and how much that care costs. Talk to a lawn care pro to determine the best times to treat your lawn based on type of grass and your climate. </p></div>

Can you mulch too many leaves?

• <div><p>It’s possible to over-mulch leaves. If the leaf mulch is thick enough that it’s blocking and smothering the grass, that’s a problem. Ideally, you should still be able to see the grass when you’re done mulching to ensure its ability to continue growing. The solution is to make another pass at the top layer of leaf mulch to collect some of the top layer.</p></div>

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Last update on October 22, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
Cullen Lawnworks maintains my lawn in the summer and does my snow removal in the winter. It saves me many backaches and time in which I can focus on my other important daily tasks. I am not as young as I used to be so it saves my back and legs. Their prices are reasonable, they do an amazing...
Cullen Lawnworks LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
Company was hired to remove and haul away junk and to maintain lawn for the summer. They completed and were compensated extremely well for the first part of the job but blew me off for the lawn mowing part. Stating that my neighbor said they would do it. The whole reason for hiring them was...
Nature Life Landscaping
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Reviewed in September 2022
Fresh Cut Pro's does a wonderful job in maintaining my lawn. If they are unable to mow they always notify me and are there the next available day. I would highly recommend them.
Fresh Cut Pros, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2022
We used Vincent’s Lawn Maintenance & Landscape Contractor for our landscaping/mulch beds & they did a GREAT job!
Neri, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2020
Dustin provided superior customer service from his initial communication to the outstanding job on my property. His attention to detail is amazing. My yard has never looked so good. His prices are extremely fair. He even tidied up stone around my landscape! I would HIGHLY recommend Schmeckpeper...
Schmeckpeper Lawn Care
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Reviewed in September 2017
They took excellent care of my property and went above and beyond for everything I needed. I would recommend J & N movers to anyone moving! They made our move very easy and stress-free.
J & N Movers
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Reviewed in August 2015
The have been very professional, prompt, and most of all care about the work. Very considerate about the people they deal with and have done more for me in the last month than any others I have inquired about or dealt with.
CAT Contracting Inc
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Reviewed in January 2015
Our tenants seem to have no complaints. We were happy with the price and the fact they were able to come out that week and get it taken care of.
Above & Beyond General Contracting LLC
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Reviewed in March 2014
They do a good job. We tried multiple times to get them to close the backyard gates (to keep our dog in), but we couldn't get it done until we posted a sign in spanish! That did the trick. The staff are VERY nice people and they do a professional job. We tried to get them to do more general...
MONTANO LANDSCAPING
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Five Star Sanitation

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We specialize in removal of all unwanted items, junk hauling, yard debris removal, trash removal, and more! We have trailers and dumpsters for any size job! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

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General handyman service 20+ years of experience. Roofing, siding, drywall, clean up, repairs, lawn cleanup, and landscaping.

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We are certified in Horticulture Production as well as Landscape and Design. We provide many services such as mowing, weed eating, blow off, debris clean up, tree and shrub trim or removal, installing or fixing fencing, pressure washing, landscape design, rock and mulch beds, and more. We offer competitive prices and guarantee the lowest prices around. We take great pride in our work and customer satisfaction is our number one priority.

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Hi we are My Home Restoration here to offer quality home services at affordable prices give us a call today and let us help you turn your house into a home

Dustins Lawncare

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1393 County Road 125 North

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Provides quality lawn care needs. Mowing, trimming, leaf cleanup, over seeding, and even complete yard renovations. Plus more to come. No yard too big or too small.

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Double D landscaping

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We are a small landscaping company in Charleston IL. We offer a multitude of services from yard upkeep, tree and shrub removal, and adding architectural aspects. We also offer a services such as fence placement, outdoor power washing services, stain and painting spraying and more!

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

SI Outdoor Equipment

9322 E IL Highway 15

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SI Outdoor Equipment

9322 E IL Highway 15

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34 years of experience

Welcome to SI Outdoor Equipment! Since 1991, SI Outdoor Equipment has been a major supplier of landscaping equipment in the Mount Vernon, Illinois area. We are locally owned business, where our friendly service technicians have a total of 25 years of experience. SI Outdoor Equipment offers a wide variety of new and used mowers, sharpening of mower blades and chainsaw chains, and we do all warranty work on site! We offer demonstration of new mowers, and pick up and delivery is available in a 20 mile service area. SI Outdoor Equipment is a proud member of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce! Call now or stop in today for a diagnosis and schedule our services today! Our friendly technicians are ready to assist you!

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Lawn Care questions, answered by experts

Clover is a sustainable, low-maintenance alternative to turfgrass, allowing homeowners to put away the mower while enjoying a lush and consistent lawn. The plant also attracts pollinators, adds nitrogen to low-nutrient soil, and holds up in a range of climates. Consult a local lawn care professional to determine whether replacing your grass with clover is right for your yard.

Lawn care is tough work—even when you hire pros, there’s no guarantee your grass won’t die (unless, of course, your company offers a guarantee). But lawn care companies don’t control the rain or watering restrictions. Your type of grass also impacts the type of care required to keep a lush lawn—and how much that care costs. Talk to a lawn care pro to determine the best times to treat your lawn based on type of grass and your climate.

The first step is killing any current nutgrass plants, either through application of herbicides or sugar, by digging up the plants and rhizomes, or by using soil solarization. To discourage new nutgrass plants from forming, ensure proper landscape drainage and bring shade into areas of the lawn that are consistently damp.

It’s possible to over-mulch leaves. If the leaf mulch is thick enough that it’s blocking and smothering the grass, that’s a problem. Ideally, you should still be able to see the grass when you’re done mulching to ensure its ability to continue growing. The solution is to make another pass at the top layer of leaf mulch to collect some of the top layer.

You should wait about seven to 10 days after you top dress your lawn to mow. This will give the ground ample time to absorb the nutrients from the sand, topsoil, and compost, and help facilitate growth before you trim the existing grass. It’s also best to water the lawn frequently in the week or so after you top dress and before you mow.

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