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>

What will kill nutgrass but not grass?

• <div><p>Some of the particular herbicides that work best to get rid of nut grass without <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-kill-grass.htm">killing the grass</a> include Halosulfuron-methyl, mesotrione, sulfentrazone, and metsulfuron. A herbicide like glyphosate would kill nutgrass, but it will kill nearby plants, too.</p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2017
Menzie's was very prompt in coming over for a quote. They showed up and sprayed exactly when they said they would, and lo, weeds died and my lawn is recovering from my neglect.
Menzies Lawn Care and Landscaping
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Reviewed in February 2015
Eric and his team were great. Professional, on time, efficient, and the job was immaculate. I was very pleased and Eric is such a nice guy to work with :).
Cornerstone Property Services, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2005
RICK HAGER MET WITH ME AND GAVE ME A FAIR QUOTE ON THE WORK. THEY DID THE WORK AS OUTLINED AND MADE SUGGESTIONS FOR MAINTAINING MY LAWN. I WAS PLEASED WITH THE JOB THEY DID.
Rick Hager Horticulture
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Reviewed in May 2014
It's been going fine so far. We've had a couple of issues at the beginning because the gentleman who came for the treatment missed a few spots. We contacted them and got it taken care of. We've been their customer for almost a year now.
GREEN GRASS CHEMICAL LAWN CARE
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Reviewed in March 2015
Terrific, smooth, professional transaction -- from initial contact. to scheduling appointment for estimate, to completion of the job within the week. I really appreciated the owner, Matt Tubre, preparing the estimate on the spot at our initial consultation, and his answering my questions clearly...
Risk Tree Service
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Reviewed in November 2011
His name is Joseph Knowlton. He is on time all the time and he calls if he is going to be late. He does wonderful work. He comes every Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm. He's good. I've been looking for somebody like him for years. He comes when he says he is going to come and he is always on time, all...
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