How do I keep my lawn green in a drought?

• <div><p>First, make sure you’re watering your grass early in the morning (and keep in mind you don’t have to water every day). Doing this helps ensure the water is able to soak in before the hot temps evaporate all of the water. Also, when you mow, don’t mow your grass as short as you would in non-drought conditions. Taller grass can help slow down the rate at which soil dries out. Finally, take your leftover lawn clippings and spread them out across the lawn to give it a little extra shade and nutrients.</p></div>

Can you just throw grass seed on an existing lawn?

• <div><p>Throwing grass seed on existing lawn isn’t likely to germinate, grow roots, or become healthy grass. You need to prep the soil, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/fertilizing-101-yard-and-garden.htm">spread fertilizer</a> with your seed, and sow the seed into the soil. Water the seed every day for two weeks to ensure it germinates and grows roots. Be sure to stay off the area and wait to mow until it reaches optimal height.</p></div>

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Q: Can I dethatch and aerate my lawn at the same time?

• <div><p>While dethatching first often makes the aeration process faster and easier, both actions can be done on the same day. Aeration can also loosen up the thatch, even if you have a harder time aerating the soil because the thatch got too thick. Because both dethatching and aeration have the common goal of making it easier for the soil to get water and nutrients, it&rsquo;s safe and possible to do both at the same time.</p></div>

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 keep my lawn green in a drought?

• <div><p>First, make sure you&rsquo;re watering your grass early in the morning (and keep in mind you don&rsquo;t have to water every day). Doing this helps ensure the water is able to soak in before the hot temps evaporate all of the water. Also, when you mow, don&rsquo;t mow your grass as short as you would in non-drought conditions. Taller grass can help slow down the rate at which soil dries out. Finally, take your leftover lawn clippings and spread them out across the lawn to give it a little extra shade and nutrients.</p></div>

Q: Can you just throw grass seed on an existing lawn?

• <div><p>Throwing grass seed on existing lawn isn&rsquo;t likely to germinate, grow roots, or become healthy grass. You need to prep the soil, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/fertilizing-101-yard-and-garden.htm">spread fertilizer</a> with your seed, and sow the seed into the soil. Water the seed every day for two weeks to ensure it germinates and grows roots. Be sure to stay off the area and wait to mow until it reaches optimal height.</p></div>

Q: Do I need to aerate my lawn before seeding?

• <div><p>Aerating a lawn before seeding it or adding new grass seed is a smart decision. By loosening up compact soil and allowing it to take in more air and water, your seeds will have an easier time establishing roots and growing. Aerating beforehand also means your seeds will have better contact with the soil, so more of your seeds have a chance to germinate. If you do plan to aerate your lawn before seeding, aerate about two days before you plan to start seeding.</p></div>

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Zach did a great job on our lawn. He cut, trimmed and blew the clippings so it looked very nice. He was on time and did this on one of the hottest days. I would recommend him for your lawn care.
Edelen's Clean Cut Services
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Reviewed in September 2018
They applied the applications to our lawn that we had chosen because we wanted a certain thing and they did a wonderful job. We will certainly call them again
Turf One Landscape Management
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Reviewed in June 2015
He does a good job. He will trim shrubs but he does not do that for us. He was doing the lawn before we moved in so he was familiar with the lawn. We told him not to mow the grass when it was wet and he did not. When the grass was dry we called him and he came out. I would recommend him.
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Reviewed in October 2013
They helped ,me with the emmissions waiver program so I did not have to replace both catalytic convertors. They are authorized by the state for the waiver program. If you have an emmissions problem and it costs too much,check with Sellenriek, they can help with the waiver problem. Very...
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Reviewed in August 2013
The manager was extremely professional, gave us an estimate and when the work was done the cost was a little less than his estimate. His work was thorough, they cleaned up after the work, and we then started using them weekly for our general lawn maintenance. His staff is very good and...
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Reviewed in September 2010
Bryan is the moleman. He came on time and explained how moles work. He checked our whole lawn and put in traps. Within two days he had already caught two moles. He came back twice a week for three weeks and caught more moles. He was very courteous. After a month and no more moles, he picked...
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Reviewed in July 2005
THIS COMPANY WAS RECOMMENDED TO ME BY MY SISTER. THEY WERE VERY PROFESSIONAL AND DID A GREAT JOB. THEY DID NOT TARE UP THE LAWN ANYMORE THAN NEEDED. THEY SHOWED UP ON TIME AND DID A GOOD JOB.
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