When is the best time to plant?

• <div><p>The best time to plant is between spring and autumn. Springtime weather is typically mild and is when nurseries start to bloom. When the summer weather arrives and it’s hot out, it’s best to avoid planting bare-root plants, but you can still plant many in-container varieties. The first sign of fall is another great opportunity to plant biennials if you live in southern states, or a lovely vegetable garden up north.</p></div>

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Q: Should you fertilize new grass seed?

• <div><p>Yes, but the best approach is to apply fertilizer well before you actually sprinkle the seeds. Apply fertilizer with an NPK ratio somewhere around 10-10-20, or 10-10-10, depending on soil test results and the type of grass you're planting, about six to eight weeks before planting grass seed. This mix added to loosened soil will give the grass seed its best chance of getting off to a solid start. </p></div>

Q: What are some common lawn aeration add-ons?

• <div><p>When hiring a lawn aeration professional, they may suggest other related services to get your lawn looking lush and fabulous. Prior to scheduling any of the following services, you should consult your lawn care pro about the order and timing of multiple projects to ensure best results for your grass. These services might include:</p><ul><li><p>Lawn mowing</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/overseed-lawn-guide.htm">Overseeding or reseeding your lawn</a></p></li><li><p>Fertilizing</p></li><li><p>Dethatching</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: How do you thicken new grass?

• <div><p>You can thicken new grass by <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-fertilizer.htm">using fertilizer</a>, watering it 1 to 1&frac12; inches per week, mowing when it is at an optimal height, and preventing weeds. You should fertilize your grass while you plant the grass seed, or soon afterward. Use an herbicide to prevent weeds or spot spray with herbicide to kill existing weeds.</p></div>

Q: What is the best type of grass for shade?

• <div><p>The best grass type for shady areas depends on your region, your preferences, and your yard&rsquo;s microclimate. Overall, the best cool-season grass for shade is ryegrass or tall fescue, while the best warm-season grass for shade is St. Augustine. But again, this can depend on what you&rsquo;re looking for in the grass. The best grass for your shady yard might be one that looks good to you, one that tolerates high foot traffic, or grass with other characteristics that make it fit your lawn needs. </p></div>

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Last update on June 07, 2026

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I had been trying for days to reach my regular lawn mower and my grass was getting way too long. Reached out to home Advisor and was connected with Jim from Pinkham’s Property Management. Jim showed up right away and did an amazing job. He is reliable professional and takes pride in his work....
Pinkhams Property Management
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Reviewed in September 2025
Jon took my scraggly, unkempt, overgrown mess of a lawn and turned it into a little slice of landscaped paradise. He has an excellent ability to envision all the ways to improve & beautify your home from the outside in, and then explain it in a way that you can't help seeing it yourself. (I now...
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Reviewed in June 2025
Dan and Julie did an amazing job. Not only is our new granite wall beautiful, Julie added a unique and personal touch that makes the wall even more special. They also added drainage to move rainwater away from the house and leveled and seeded the lawn. We are very pleased and plan to hire...
Tree Pirates
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Reviewed in June 2025
After getting three quotes to pave our driveway, Carroll?s stood out, not just for offering the most competitive price, but for their professionalism and insight. Mike took the time to understand our needs and provided clear, expert guidance on what would work best for our property. I had...
Carrolls Paving
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Reviewed in August 2023
Good follow through mowing the lawn is super challenging and they did. Great job. Very nice and cooperative.
Lucas Precision Landscaping
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Reviewed in May 2023
Brandon called me within an hr. He sent 2 guys to mow both my lawn and my moms the same day. The two guys did such a great job!! We will be using them again. Thank you!
Hall's Homes RE
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Reviewed in August 2022
My home needed the sewer line out to the street replaced. Tyler was so amazing to work with. The first thing I asked was, "what can go wrong?" and he said, "Nothing." And he was right. He calmed me right down. It was a BIG job and he and his co worker did the job in record time....
Brags Sewer And Septic
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Reviewed in July 2022
It went great. After purchasing a new home, I just wanted a professional to get the untamed yard back into a controlable state. My newly purchased lawn went from looking drab and unusable, to beautiful and like a yard again. It realy looks amazing. When they say do get results, they do results....
VENABLE AND SONS LAWNCARE
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Reviewed in June 2021
Alex called me as soon I put in the request for lawn care services and was willing to come by the same day for a quote. He came the next day to mow and was prompt, professional, and upfront about his services and prices. We had just moved into our home and the yard had not been mowed in quite...
St. Pierre Landscaping
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Reviewed in May 2020
they plowed for us the whole winter, snow never sat on our lawn for more than an hour. great people, super friendly.
Shaw and Son Outdoor Maintenance, LLC
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Lawn Irrigation FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, but the best approach is to apply fertilizer well before you actually sprinkle the seeds. Apply fertilizer with an NPK ratio somewhere around 10-10-20, or 10-10-10, depending on soil test results and the type of grass you're planting, about six to eight weeks before planting grass seed. This mix added to loosened soil will give the grass seed its best chance of getting off to a solid start.

The best time to plant is between spring and autumn. Springtime weather is typically mild and is when nurseries start to bloom. When the summer weather arrives and it’s hot out, it’s best to avoid planting bare-root plants, but you can still plant many in-container varieties. The first sign of fall is another great opportunity to plant biennials if you live in southern states, or a lovely vegetable garden up north.

When hiring a lawn aeration professional, they may suggest other related services to get your lawn looking lush and fabulous. Prior to scheduling any of the following services, you should consult your lawn care pro about the order and timing of multiple projects to ensure best results for your grass. These services might include:

Lawn mowing
Overseeding or reseeding your lawn
Fertilizing
Dethatching

You can thicken new grass by using fertilizer, watering it 1 to 1½ inches per week, mowing when it is at an optimal height, and preventing weeds. You should fertilize your grass while you plant the grass seed, or soon afterward. Use an herbicide to prevent weeds or spot spray with herbicide to kill existing weeds.

The best grass type for shady areas depends on your region, your preferences, and your yard’s microclimate. Overall, the best cool-season grass for shade is ryegrass or tall fescue, while the best warm-season grass for shade is St. Augustine. But again, this can depend on what you’re looking for in the grass. The best grass for your shady yard might be one that looks good to you, one that tolerates high foot traffic, or grass with other characteristics that make it fit your lawn needs.

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