How do you soften hard soil for grass seed?

• <div><p>One of the best ways to soften your grass and prepare it for planting grass seed is aeration. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/why-aeration-key-healthy-green-lawn.htm">Aerating your lawn</a> will loosen up compacted soil and facilitate a more even balance of nutrients from root to topsoil. We recommend using core aeration methods for the most effective soil-loosening results.</p></div>

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Q: Can I handle lawn care myself?

• <div><p>DIY is possible for small properties. Professional services ensure consistent quality and proper maintenance for large areas.</p></div>

Q: Can you permanently get rid of nutgrass?

• <div><p>The first step is killing any current nutgrass plants, either through application of herbicides or sugar, by digging up the plants and rhizomes, or by using soil solarization. To discourage new nutgrass plants from forming, ensure <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-install-landscape-drainage.htm">proper landscape drainage</a> and bring shade into areas of the lawn that are consistently damp.</p></div>

Q: When should I fertilize my lawn for the best results?

• <div><p>Apply fertilizer in early spring and late summer to promote robust growth through the seasons.</p></div>

Q: What if I put too much fertilizer on my lawn?

• <div><p>Overfertilizing can burn and kill the grass as well as upset the soil's nutrient balance, leaving your grass prone to disease and infestation. You'll know that you have overfertilized your burn when you have recently fertilized and begin to see brown and yellow patches of dead grass that need to be reseeded. </p></div>

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Last update on December 04, 2025

Reviewed in August 2025
He did everything we asked and more. Great job and we are having him do our lawn from here on out
Maverick Fence Company
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Reviewed in September 2013
We have had them do fertilizing and apply weed killer to the yard in the past. They also help us maintain our in ground sprinkler system by checking the heads and adjusting them to spray correctly. They have also blown out the lines before winter comes.
Green Care
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Reviewed in August 2013
Made arrangements for them to come to my house; they could not come until about a week later. During that time some "unforeseen" things developed such that they had to discontinue business. So I never got to see how good they were. I'm sorry that we've lost another small business in Fairbanks....
Affordable Lawn Care
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Reviewed in June 2013
Project went well. They kept to their word and did not drive gravel truck on lawn instead using wheel barrows. Left it neat and tidy. Personable and professional.
E & R Maintenance LLC
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Reviewed in March 2013
We just moved into a new house in may and the lawn had not been previously treated. We signed up for their 5 applications and saw a great difference in our lawn. If I had a question or needed some advice I called the office and their staff was very friendly and helpful. :-) Will definitely...
Spring Touch Lawn & Pest Control
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