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>

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Q: How do I maintain a commercial lawn between visits?

• <div><p>Water regularly, avoid heavy foot traffic, and clear debris promptly to support lawn health.</p></div>

Q: Which grass is closest to St. Augustine?

• <div><p>Both zoysia grass and bermuda grass are somewhat similar to St. Augustine because they&rsquo;re all warm-season grasses. Beyond that, most grass types have unique properties that set them apart. Zoysia grass costs twice the price of St. Augustine grass on average and it has thinner blades and a deeper green appearance. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/bermuda-vs-st-augustine-grass.htm">Bermuda grass, compared to St. Augustine</a>, has much thinner blades, is softer to the touch, and has a higher tolerance for colder weather.</p></div>

Q: Is carpetgrass the same as crabgrass?

• <div><p>Technically no, but they can look very similar and people often refer to the weedy grasses interchangeably. However, several differences keep these species separate. Crabgrass is often a darker color than carpetgrass and tends to sprout much earlier in spring. When allowed to grow out, crabgrass grows stems outward from the center of a stalk in a star-like pattern, which carpetgrass does not have.</p></div>

Q: Will grass turn green again after drought?

• <div><p>It depends on the condition of the grass during the drought. If your grass completely died, it won&rsquo;t turn green again after drought. However, if it just went dormant, you still have a chance to revive your lawn once drought conditions have passed. Follow proper lawn care practices after a drought to try and get your lawn back to its healthy, green self.</p></div>

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I normally don't leave reviews but I felt this time I must. I can't say enough good things about Son & Pop's Landscape. They are a small family-oriented company that truly cares about their customers. From the moment I reached out they were kind and understanding even going...
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Reviewed in May 2017
Bad, I wanted to use a local Business, Veteran Lawn service. Said residential mowing in East Bethel. Jared Nelson the owner Couldn't give me a price on the phone. When he got here gave me a fairly high price. I said that much he said yes you are out here a ways. I'm in East Bethel he is out of...
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Reviewed in July 2014
The estimator was prompt to our appointment. I was told it would be 2-3 wait time for the work to be done. I waited more than a month and finally decided to call to check on the status. I was told they were just about to call me; they thought they could have someone out that Saturday. I know...
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Reviewed in March 2014
In addition to closing the pool, they also diagnosed a water problem that our previous pool servicer missed or maybe didn't know about. When they learned that we had water trucked in, they said it often had a particular fungus associated with it that would make the walls of our pool feel slick....
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Reviewed in September 2011
My husband and I have been using Owatonna Groundsmasters for our lawn fertilization/treatment needs for approximately 6 of the last 8 years that we have lived in our current home. The estimates that they have provided to us in the past have always been free and we have always been please with...
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Reviewed in August 2011
They are very reliable, always do good work. If the lawn doesn’t need mowing they are just fine with not charging us for that week. They remove snow for us as well. If we call them they will come out right away. They have great customer service.
Nathan Agard's Lawn Service LLC
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Rebecca came by and quickly and expertly gaged our tree's health and suggested treatment. She also pointed out a tree with serious structural and rot problems on our property and talked about the care of our lilac bush and a young maple in the front yard. We were surprised and grateful to learn...
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