Can dry St. Augustine grass come back?

• <div><p>If the grass is dead, you cannot bring it back to life. However, you can grow new grass in its place or try the methods mentioned above to revive the grass if it isn’t entirely dead. You can expect St. Augustine grass to come back after moderate droughts, but it will suffer significant nutrient loss after an extended period of drought.</p></div>

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Q: Do lawn care or mowing companies need to be licensed?

• <div><p>In most municipalities, lawn care and mowing companies require at least a business license to operate legally. However, requirements can vary by location, and some areas mandate that landscaping companies be licensed, insured, and bonded, or even hold a general contractor license. Before hiring any lawn service, confirm they are fully insured. This protects you from liability for injuries on your property and also protects the company's employees. You can use Angi's state license lookup tool to verify a company's licensing status in your area.</p></div>

Q: Is it normal for my lawn to look bare after dethatching?

• <div><p>Yes, it's common for lawns to look bare after dethatching. Dethatching brings soil to the surface to create a &quot;bald&quot; look on your lawn. While you may choose to patch or reseed your lawn if bare patches seem excessive, it's normal for a lawn to look bare after dethatching. With the layer of debris that was blocking water, nutrients, and air from reaching your grass now gone, your lawn is likely to grow better than ever.</p></div>

Q: What is the best grass seed for hard dirt?

• <div><p>Some <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-type-grass-will-grow-best-my-yard.htm">grass types</a> grow better than others on hard dirt. For example, hardy grass types like perennial ryegrass and Kentucky bluegrass will grow better on tough soil. Keep in mind that you should still consider your area&rsquo;s climate when deciding on a grass type.</p></div>

Q: How do I bring my yard back to life?

• <div><p>If your lawn and general landscape are struggling, consider calling a local landscape specialist to suggest lawn amendments, local plants, and hardscape changes to boost the long-term health of your outdoor space. While you may be able to take on small projects yourself&mdash;such as <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/reseeding-and-repairing-lawn.htm">reseeding your lawn</a> or testing the soil&mdash;a professional can help you build a plan to bring a struggling yard back to life quickly.</p></div>

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Everything went great , they were very thorough and timely. I would definitely recommend JG’s Handyman & Remodeling to anyone. I will continue to use their services every month for my lawn.
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Brooks Lawn Service is second to NONE! Great work. Always on time and cleans up after themselves. Our lawn and flower beds are immaculate because of them.
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Dependable and trustworthy . Will definitely be using them for all of my repairs.
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So impressed! Mr. Greene did most of the work by himself. Two big trailer loads of junk and he was done quickly.
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Prices are better than most Quick turn around getting the job done Customer service is outstanding Very professional and courteous
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Reviewed in May 2020
Very nice guys, Lawn is cut exactly how I want,they don't mess around, get in, get the job professionally done and get out, I appreciate that! Highly recommend
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Delta Outdoors and Landscaping

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At Delta Outdoors and Landscaping, we pride our company on reliability, 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 business.\n\n

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"Timothy did a fantastic job replacing our toilet in our bathroom. He explained everything as he worked, helped us to get the best pricing possible on the job and was very friendly with my four year olds of daughter who was thrilled to receive an ECO sticker! Timothy went above and beyond to help us today and we will definitely be using ECO Plumbers again!"

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Stanley's Home Improvement

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"They did a very amazing job with the amount of trees i was needing done, they was very respectful and a very affordable price, my wife also hired then again when they mentioned landscaping and it was outstanding. I will call them again for the trees and landscaping needs next year!"

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Dan's Home Improvement

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Dan�s Home Improvement, combines 25 years of experience in the construction industry. We effectively handle all emergency services and also have the ability to accommodate, whether it�s a remodel or a complete addition to your home. Please call today for a free estimate.

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J&M Construction 2017 LLC

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Welcome to J&M Construction 2017 LLC! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you, and learn more about our financing options!

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Lawn Irrigation questions, answered by experts

If the grass is dead, you cannot bring it back to life. However, you can grow new grass in its place or try the methods mentioned above to revive the grass if it isn’t entirely dead. You can expect St. Augustine grass to come back after moderate droughts, but it will suffer significant nutrient loss after an extended period of drought.

In most municipalities, lawn care and mowing companies require at least a business license to operate legally. However, requirements can vary by location, and some areas mandate that landscaping companies be licensed, insured, and bonded, or even hold a general contractor license. Before hiring any lawn service, confirm they are fully insured. This protects you from liability for injuries on your property and also protects the company's employees. You can use Angi's state license lookup tool to verify a company's licensing status in your area.

Yes, it's common for lawns to look bare after dethatching. Dethatching brings soil to the surface to create a "bald" look on your lawn. While you may choose to patch or reseed your lawn if bare patches seem excessive, it's normal for a lawn to look bare after dethatching. With the layer of debris that was blocking water, nutrients, and air from reaching your grass now gone, your lawn is likely to grow better than ever.

Some grass types grow better than others on hard dirt. For example, hardy grass types like perennial ryegrass and Kentucky bluegrass will grow better on tough soil. Keep in mind that you should still consider your area’s climate when deciding on a grass type.

If your lawn and general landscape are struggling, consider calling a local landscape specialist to suggest lawn amendments, local plants, and hardscape changes to boost the long-term health of your outdoor space. While you may be able to take on small projects yourself—such as reseeding your lawn or testing the soil—a professional can help you build a plan to bring a struggling yard back to life quickly.

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