How do you soften hard soil for grass seed?

• <div><p>One of the best ways to soften your grass and prepare it for planting grass seed is aeration. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/why-aeration-key-healthy-green-lawn.htm">Aerating your lawn</a> 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.</p></div>

How long does natural grass last?

• <div><p>If maintained correctly, natural grass should last between five and 15 years, or up to several decades, depending on your home’s climate conditions. You can extend your grass’ lifespan by treating it well, including regular mowing, weeding, watering, and preventative pest control. Consider hiring a local lawn care service to provide everything your grass needs to live a long, healthy life.</p></div>

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Q: What maintenance is required after lawn seeding?

• <div><p>Post-seeding care involves regular watering, mowing when appropriate, and occasional re-seeding to cover sparse areas.</p></div>

Q: How do you make yard waste decompose faster?

• <div><p>There are several ways to decompose yard waste quickly. The first step is to move all debris into a compost bin or pile. From there, microorganisms, bacteria, and insects will break down the yard waste into compost. To speed things up, shred the waste into smaller pieces, add live worms to the pile, or introduce nitrogen-rich compost accelerators like grass clippings, coffee grounds, and manure. Turn the compost over every few days. This process, called aerating, allows oxygen to get in and accelerate decomposition.</p></div>

Q: Why consider a pro for winter lawn preparation?

• <div><p>The pros are the precise treatments, such as aeration and fertilization, which protect and prepare your lawn for thriving warmer months.</p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2024
In addition to mowing my lawn I hired them to mow my 80+ year old in-laws yard and they are very. Motor Mouth Mowing not even mows, but does a great job trimming, edging and cleaning up after. I have also hired them to do a major yard cleanup involving removing "junk" trees and overgrown...
MOTOR MOUTH MOWING LLC
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Reviewed in August 2013
When I discussed hiring Cutting Edge Lawn service, Jeff was courteous and very helpful. He set up a schedule and got his lawn care professional started within the week. When I saw the results the first day, the lawn was mowed and edged very well, and they did all of the detail work I...
Cutting Edge Yard Service
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Reviewed in July 2013
Trugreen has been my lawn service provider off and on for a couple of years. I buy the entire year's service all at once to save some money. I have have told the company several times to not enter my fenced in backyard. I have several large dogs that have access to the backyard via a doggie...
TruGreen Lawn Care - 5751
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Reviewed in June 2013
Steve was very professional and easy to work with. All of his crews both laborer a & shinglers were great. Knew what they were doing, courteous, took care of moving all lawn ornaments and making sure that all bushes, glowers & trees were protected. They cleaned up all of the work area daily....
Stephen Coy Construction Inc
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Reviewed in October 2012
I've lived in a home with septic service for over 30 years and I have to say this is one of the most professional companies I've had here to do any work. The service was prompt and there was minimal disturbance of the lawn to gain access. The employee who came was knowledgeable about options...
Illini Septic & Sewer
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Reviewed in July 2011
This young man was SUPER nice. He was professional, friendly, and did a great job pruning our trees. He was easy to get in contact with, returned calls promptly, asked appropriate questions when he came to look at the trees and provided a quote on the spot. We have several fruit trees...
Long's Tree Service
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