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 long do I have to wait to walk on the grass?

• <div><p>If you plan on laying new grass seed, try to wait eight weeks before stepping on it. You might need to wait an entire season to drive your car across the driveway. Sod establishes itself in the ground in about two weeks. </p></div>

Q: How do I revive my lawn during a drought?

• <div><p>Water your yard a little more deeply after a drought for about two weeks (while still avoiding overwatering). Continue to water in the early morning hours before 10 a.m. You'll also want to invest in some high-quality fertilizer to get more nutrients to your roots and help them grow back stronger and quicker. Look up your grass and soil type, or do a soil test, to see what type of fertilizer you need.</p></div>

Q: Is organic or synthetic fertilizer better for your lawn?

• <div><p>Whether <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/lawn-treatment-synthetic-or-organic.htm">organic or synthetic fertilizers are better</a> for your lawn depends on your goals, budget, and plans for other lawn treatments. Organic fertilizer costs more but is likely to benefit your lawn more in the long run by improving the soil as well as feeding your grass. Synthetic fertilizers get faster results but don&rsquo;t enrich the soil and may contaminate nearby bodies of water if you live on a shoreline. A hybrid fertilizer may be an option to give you the benefits found in both organic and synthetic fertilizers. </p></div>

Q: How can I save money on lawn care?

• <div><p>One of the best ways to save money on lawn care is to sign up for an annual contract for ongoing service rather than paying for one-off or as-needed services. If you guarantee a landscaping company ongoing work, they&rsquo;re more likely to give you a break on the cost. Plus, ongoing services will keep your property in tip-top shape and help avoid the high cost of playing catch up on an overgrown lawn. You can also save money by sticking to the basics and foregoing add-on services like weeding and pest treatments.</p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2024
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...
Son & Pop's Lawncare and Snow Removal
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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....
Aztec Pool Service
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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...
Owatonna Groundmasters
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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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Reviewed in April 2008
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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