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Q: Does mowing get rid of chiggers?

• <div><p>Chiggers thrive in overgrown lawns, so regular mowing will deter these annoying mites. It may not remove every single chigger, however, so follow that up with weeding and trimming any nearby trees and bushes. Pay special attention to moist, shady spots, as these are a chigger&rsquo;s preferred habitat. When all else fails, sprinkle your yard with diatomaceous earth. It kills chiggers by dehydrating their exoskeletons. Diatomaceous earth is basically ground-up shells, so there&rsquo;s no risk of injury to animals.</p></div>

Q: Does fescue grass come back every year?

• <div><p>Yes! Fescue grass is a perennial that naturally regrows every spring. That&rsquo;s why we recommend <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/plant-grass-spring.htm">planting this grass variety in the spring</a> to jump into the ideal growing and regrowing schedule. Keep in mind that fescue grasses thrive in cooler and transitional areas, so some species do best in moderate climates below 90 and above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. </p></div>

Q: What maintenance is needed after lawn dethatching?

• <div><p>Post-dethatching, lawn recovery includes watering, fertilizing, and reseeding as necessary to restore health and promote growth.</p></div>

Q: Why is my Bermuda grass so thin?

• <div><p>There are several possible reasons why your Bermuda grass is not thick, with the biggest reasons being too little water, too much shade, compacted soil, drainage issues, and too few nutrients in the soil. Bermuda grass needs frequent and direct sunlight to stay thick, so thinning grass is likely the result of a lack of sun. </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>

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Last update on May 28, 2025

Reviewed in May 2025
I?ve used Stephen and his crew several times always do quick work very professional. They dropped the trees right where I want them. Just called them again for another job highly recommend. 5stars
Maple Valley Tree Service, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2024
Beau and his team did a wonderful job! They were able to safely relocate the bats from our attic, then completely sealed and â bat proofedâ the entire attic. Then they removed all of the old, damaged insulation and replaced it with new blown-in insulation. Couldnâ t have ask for better!
Attic Restorations
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Reviewed in May 2024
These guys work quickly and very efficiently! Plus do an amazing professional job
Golden Rule Concrete
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Reviewed in April 2024
He removed 2 trees from my property did an awesome job with clean up. He arrived when he said he would and did a great job cleaning up the mess with minimal damage to my yard. He was very professional and even gave good advice on tree care! Very affordable pricing! 100% recommend again to anyone!
Shanes Tree Service
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Reviewed in May 2023
Professional friendly and very satisfied with their promptness.
Titan Excavating, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
We hired him I think last year, Chase and his dad were awesome. We needed him to fix our pond that the first guy never completed. Thay were quick to get here and did the job in a couple of days. I would recommend him for all digging and fixing needs!
Wanners Excavating & Dozing - Facebook
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Reviewed in January 2023
Very friendly, hard working and will definitely go the extra mile to make sure you are satisfied with the work!!
Lemoine Landscape & Lawn Care
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Reviewed in May 2022
Did a great job, cleaned up the work area, shower looks perfect.
Bath Planet of Des Moines
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Reviewed in March 2022
Great! His is a very caring young man that does a fabulous job
Precision Mowing
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Reviewed in June 2014
It went very well and in a timely manner. He kept in communication if he was delayed. ( Only happened once). He cleaned up after himself and took care of the leftovers if you wanted him to. Dave is an honest man whom we have had on several of our projects over the years. he is the first guy...
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McDowell Excavating, LLC

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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Lancaster, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"They did a great job creating a gravel pad for our camper! He was able to complete the job just a few days after my first conversation with him. He was very easy to work with, very patient with my many texts, happy to troubleshoot some different ideas with us and offered professional and knowledgeable advice. I would gladly hire him again and would highly recommend him to others."

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M&L Transport LLC

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M&L Transport LLC provides professional and reliable junk removal services in Iowa. We specialize in furniture removal, appliance removal, garage cleanouts, and hauling unwanted items. With our 26-foot box truck, we offer fast, safe, and affordable service. Customer satisfaction is our priority.

Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Lancaster, MO and surrounding areas

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Offers commercial services

"Excellent job! We had some pretty high grass front and back, they got it done fast! We definitely found our yard guys!! Thank you for such an excellent job!"

Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Lancaster, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"JJM Services did an outstanding job repairing my yard from tire tracks, JJM Services has outstanding customer service, and are reasonably priced."

Response time8 hrs

Response rate94%

Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Lancaster, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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Offers commercial services

"Great service! Timely, and precise! Wants nothing more than to make the customer happy."

Response time10 mins

Recommended by80%of homeowners

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Serving Lancaster, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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"Courteous and professional. Very patient and helpful. Hard working and efficient. They also did landscaping. A suggestion would be to advise customer on care by supplying an email regarding watering and fertllizer frequency and type."

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Response time4 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Jamison Plumbing & Home Services LLC

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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Lancaster, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

I'm a master plumber, 25 yrs of plumbing exsperience, licensed in MO & KS, no employees, no job too small

Recommended by92%of homeowners

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Home Remodel and Repair

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Serving Lancaster, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Small jobs welcome

We pride our company on reliability, honesty, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your trust and your business!

Response time2 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Serving Lancaster, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

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"Great. It was performed with care of the property and fast."

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Lawn Care questions, answered by experts

Chiggers thrive in overgrown lawns, so regular mowing will deter these annoying mites. It may not remove every single chigger, however, so follow that up with weeding and trimming any nearby trees and bushes. Pay special attention to moist, shady spots, as these are a chigger’s preferred habitat. When all else fails, sprinkle your yard with diatomaceous earth. It kills chiggers by dehydrating their exoskeletons. Diatomaceous earth is basically ground-up shells, so there’s no risk of injury to animals.

Yes! Fescue grass is a perennial that naturally regrows every spring. That’s why we recommend planting this grass variety in the spring to jump into the ideal growing and regrowing schedule. Keep in mind that fescue grasses thrive in cooler and transitional areas, so some species do best in moderate climates below 90 and above 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Post-dethatching, lawn recovery includes watering, fertilizing, and reseeding as necessary to restore health and promote growth.

There are several possible reasons why your Bermuda grass is not thick, with the biggest reasons being too little water, too much shade, compacted soil, drainage issues, and too few nutrients in the soil. Bermuda grass needs frequent and direct sunlight to stay thick, so thinning grass is likely the result of a lack of sun.

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 proper landscape drainage and bring shade into areas of the lawn that are consistently damp.

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