Should I water the lawn after aeration?

• <div><p>Yes, you should water the lawn after aerating. Now that you’ve loosened up the soil to better receive nutrients, it’s time to hydrate and fertilize your lawn. You’ll want to keep it evenly moist to promote healthy growth. Don’t drown your grass—too much of a good thing can reverse all the work you’ve done with aeration in the first place. But especially if you’ve overseeded and/or fertilized after aeration, you’ll want to ensure a moist soil layer to absorb those nutrients and fuel for new growth.</p></div>

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Q: What are the signs I need to aerate my lawn?

• <div><p>Try the tool test first. A screwdriver or a similarly long, thin tool will work best, as spades and shovels are too big. If something still seems off despite the screwdriver smoothly going into the soil, look for other signs that you need aeration, like thinning grass, discolored areas, and puddles forming on your lawn after light rain. This indicates poor drainage because of too many areas being compacted.</p></div>

Q: How much does professional lawn care cost?

• <div><p>Routine <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-landscaping-cost.htm#">lawn care costs</a> between <b>$50 and $250</b> per service, with an average of around <b>$100</b>. Most homeowners need one service per week through the spring and summer, and many switch to snow removal services in the winter. The price you&rsquo;ll pay will depend on a few different factors:</p><ul><li><p>Size of your lawn</p></li><li><p>Complexity of your lawn layout and obstructions</p></li><li><p>Requested services </p></li><li><p>Home&rsquo;s location</p></li><li><p>How quickly your grass grows</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: How long does lawn aeration take?

• <div><p>Aeration typically takes 1-2 hours, depending on the size of the lawn and the equipment used.</p></div>

Q: Will my dry lawn come back?

• <div><p>Treating dry soil can bring back a dormant lawn, but not a dead one. After nurturing a dry lawn back to proper moisture levels, you should closely observe whether your grass revives with the soil. If not, you may need to reseed your lawn or start fresh with new turf. </p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2024
Well this is a tough one because they started out well at first. Since last week they have not returned calls and have not taken care of my lawn and they are not even answering calls. Dante
Just In Time Lawn Care, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2022
Da Vinci Lawns LLC does excellent work. I was very pleased with the work they did.
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Reviewed in October 2020
They did a good job ,very fast. Cleared my lawn of trees in no time.
LIMB WALKERS TREE & SNOW L.L.C.
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Reviewed in July 2016
This is the second season with them, and i discontinued the service. In 2015, I prepaid for teh service, and while not perfect, my lawn looked healthy. I called several times regarding weeds, and although they left signs saying weeds were treated, they never seemed to get ahead of the weeds. ...
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Reviewed in May 2016
Excellent service and amazing results. My lawn has been completely rejuvenated since starting this service with Dream Greener.
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Reviewed in April 2016
We had to wait until spring to call a landscaper to repair the lawn; and on 4/26/16, ****Lawn also in the same business as Joe; said if the sinks are still backing up the line needed to be checked for a blockage, We called Joe who immediately started making excuses; I outright asked him to come...
JOE YOUNG EXCAVATING
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Reviewed in May 2015
Alice is the owner and she does a really good job. I have used her for about 2 years now, I would recommend A & B Lawn Care.
A & B Lawn Care
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Reviewed in January 2014
Korthal's is excellent at making sure my lawn looks presentable to the neighborhood and is very flexible with my budget constraints. Tom Korthals is easily reachable for when I have an extra need to schedule and he is always responsive to questions or concerns I may have, for instance, clearing...
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Reviewed in December 2013
The company name is Turf Turf MoleBusters and they offered a groupon for eliminating critters which were making a mess of your lawn, however the groupon did not include dealing with "moles". Their name includes Mole, Misleading.
Tuff Turf Molebusters
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Reviewed in July 2012
Overall, everything went fine. This was my first time using their lawn care services. They were friendly and were not here long.
Jakeway Sons Lawncare
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