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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>

Q: Is power seeding worth it?

• <div><p>Power seeding can be worth it if your existing lawn is looking sparse or patchy. Power seeding can quickly and effectively plant new grass seeds and help grow a thicker lawn. But if your lawn is in pretty good health but could use a little more TLC through dethatching, fertilizing, weeding, or aerating, you may not need to spend money on power seeding costs.</p></div>

Q: 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>

Q: What triggers grass seed to germinate?

• <div><p>Like most plants, the seeds need water, optimal temperature, sunlight, and oxygen. Each <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tips-choosing-right-type-grass-your-yard.htm">variety of grass seed </a>will have slightly different needs&mdash;higher or lower temperatures, for instance&mdash;so pick one that syncs up with your home&rsquo;s climate and the time you wish to plant. Take a look at the 10-day forecast to ensure there won&rsquo;t be a major rainstorm.</p></div>

Q: Can you put grass seed on top of dead grass?

• <div><p>No, it's not a good idea to put grass seed directly on top of dead grass. For successful germination and growth, grass seed needs good soil contact. To prepare the area, start by removing the dead grass using a shovel or a sod cutter. Then, loosen the soil, add soil amendments if necessary, and spread the grass seed evenly. This allows the seed to come into direct contact with the soil, promoting better germination and establishing a healthier lawn.</p></div>

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Last update on January 31, 2025

Reviewed in January 2025
I paid Richard Cain to do some excavation around my house to find and repair my foundation wall. He did a lot of extra work that he saw I was struggling with. The ease at which he works gave me confidence to recommend him to family and friends. I bought some property at the lake and Handy Bros...
Handy Bros Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2024
He got back to me right away. I was able to hire someone locally to do the job for less $$$. However, I appreciate a quick response and will consider Bote's Plumbing LLC in the future for other work.
Bote's plumbing LLC
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Reviewed in June 2024
Very professional and thorough job. Highly recommend Andrew Edgar and his son Braiden Edgar. Our siding and our driveway look brand new.
Edgars Dirt Work
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Reviewed in October 2023
It went great! They communicated often and very respectfully, followed up when there were rain days and with other information to keep us in the loop. Worked quickly through our deck and it was done in a couple of days (working with rain in the afternoons/weather delays). It would’ve been...
Wells Professional Painting
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Reviewed in September 2022
John was so helpful at checking out an RV generator that had stopped working. He found some squirrels had invaded our stored rig and he was able to track down the chewed wires and the parts needed for repairs. He gave us a lot of his time and worked diligently for our family.
Silvey Construction LLC
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Reviewed in August 2022
Coleman Flooring did such a good job installing our flooring! They were fast, courteous, and did such a good job, the flooring in my house looks amazing! Coleman Flooring is the only way to go! Thank you so much Clayton for doing such a great job for us!
Coleman flooring
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Reviewed in June 2022
Travis Taylor was very prompt and easy to work with. He did a great job. It was a gigantic dead tree close to a county road. I put 4 instead of 5 because the "stump" is 20 feet tall. But he took all limbs down and neutralized the danger to passers by.
Big Branch Tree Company
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Reviewed in April 2022
Great, took care of tuning mowers and finished some deck staining work for me at the lake. Kept me updated with pics as project proceeded. I plan to use Tri-County Handyman again.
TRI COUNTY HANDYMAN SERVICE
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Reviewed in November 2021
Raymond and his crew were top notch. The job was done exactly like we agreed on. The finished project looked great, and was completed as promised. I highly recommend Charlton Paving.
Charlton Paving & Slurry Seal, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2021
They did an excellent job and I love my deck.
Garnik Building Solutions, LLC
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JC Lawn Service

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"JC Lawn Service gave us fast and excellent service. I would highly recommend them. We are very satisfied."

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Show-Me Natives

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Show-Me Natives Landscape and Design is a landscaping business concentrating on our pollinators with the installs of Native plants. We have the experience to design, prepare, and build your outdoor oasis from your garden to retaining walls, walkways, and patios.

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"Hired JC lawn service before. They are dependable and do great work at a reasonable price. I will look to them again for all my landscaping needs."

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"I’ve been using Superior for about 6-8 months. They cleaned my driveway during the winter and they are taking care of my yard (mowing, trimming & blowing) if your looking for a very reliable company that performs great work at a very fair price then Blake and his guys are who you should call. They’ve been wonderful to deal with and i’m looking forward to using them for many years to come!"

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"Everything went well. I got my issue solved within the next day. The plumbers were wonderful ."

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Dynamic Solutions Plus

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We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our Landscaping Service and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

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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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Monster Lawn Care

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We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction

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Lawn Irrigation questions, answered by experts

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.

Power seeding can be worth it if your existing lawn is looking sparse or patchy. Power seeding can quickly and effectively plant new grass seeds and help grow a thicker lawn. But if your lawn is in pretty good health but could use a little more TLC through dethatching, fertilizing, weeding, or aerating, you may not need to spend money on power seeding costs.

One of the best ways to soften your grass and prepare it for planting grass seed is aeration. Aerating your lawn 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.

Like most plants, the seeds need water, optimal temperature, sunlight, and oxygen. Each variety of grass seed will have slightly different needs—higher or lower temperatures, for instance—so pick one that syncs up with your home’s climate and the time you wish to plant. Take a look at the 10-day forecast to ensure there won’t be a major rainstorm.

No, it's not a good idea to put grass seed directly on top of dead grass. For successful germination and growth, grass seed needs good soil contact. To prepare the area, start by removing the dead grass using a shovel or a sod cutter. Then, loosen the soil, add soil amendments if necessary, and spread the grass seed evenly. This allows the seed to come into direct contact with the soil, promoting better germination and establishing a healthier lawn.

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