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The Lawn Tamer LLC
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Sprinkler System for Lawn and Garden - Winterize or Activate

Serving Union, MO and surrounding areas

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🌱 Need Your Yard Looking Its Best? Let The Lawn Tamer Handle It! 🌱\n\nHi! I’m Christopher, owner of The Lawn Tamer. With 5+ years of experience, we provide reliable, professional lawn care and landscaping at a great value.\n\n✅ Mowing & edging\n✅ Trimming & cleanups\n✅ Mulch & landscaping\n✅ Shrub & property maintenance\n✅ Free estimates\n\nWe don’t just cut grass — we tame lawns! 💪🌿\n\n📩 Message me today for a FREE estimate and let’s get your property looking its best!

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CMP contracting
New to Angi
Sprinkler System for Lawn and Garden - Winterize or Activate

Serving Union, MO and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

I am a dedicated and dependable landscaping professional with a strong work ethic and a passion for creating beautiful, well-maintained outdoor spaces. I have experience in lawn care, landscape maintenance, planting, mulching, trimming, edging, and general property upkeep. I take pride in delivering quality work, paying close attention to detail, and ensuring every job is completed safely and efficiently.\n\nClients can count on me to be punctual, reliable, and committed to exceeding expectations. I understand the importance of maintaining attractive landscapes that enhance the appearance and value of residential and commercial properties. I bring a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.\n\nIf you're looking for someone who is hardworking, trustworthy, and takes pride in every project, I’m your guy!

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Empire stone & hardscape
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Serving Union, MO and surrounding areas

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🏗️ Empire Stone & Hardscape\n🧱 Paver Patios • Retaining Walls • Walkways\n🔥 Fire Pits • Outdoor Living • Landscaping\n💪 15+ Years of Experience\n📍 Serving Wentzville & Surrounding Areas\n⭐ Quality Work. Built to Last.\n📲 Message us today for a FREE estimate!

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Water Management Irrigation
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Serving Union, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Joe was great. Fast to provide a quote and was very thorough. He was able to explain what I was investing in. His pricing was very competitive. During the install he was very attentive and made sure everything was installed properly. I would recommend his company."
Response time3 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Professional Irrigation System
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Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - InstallLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Install - For Business

Serving Union, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have an annual contract with Metro Lawn Sprinklers and Landscapes. They manage our opening and closing of our residential irrigation system and also service our lawn care. Appointments and work orders are completed as planned and our system works efficiently. We have been using them for 5 years now. I would recommend their services."
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Lawn Irrigation questions, answered by experts

Choosing between sod and seed depends on your budget, timeline, and maintenance preferences.

Sod:

  • Pros: Provides an instant, lush lawn and immediate curb appeal. It's more resistant to weeds and erosion, can be installed any time during the growing season, and offers a consistent appearance.

  • Cons: Has a higher upfront cost, typically $0.90 to $1.80 more per square foot than seed. It offers fewer grass varieties and must be installed immediately upon delivery.

Seed:

  • Pros: Less expensive upfront, making it a budget-friendly option. It offers a wider variety of grass types and is easier for a DIY installation.

  • Cons: Takes much longer to establish, potentially up to two years for a full lawn. It requires more maintenance, including regular weed control, and is more difficult to cultivate.

Ultimately, if you want a beautiful lawn quickly and have a larger budget, sod is an excellent choice. If you are patient, want to save money, and prefer a wider selection of grass types, seeding may be the better option.

Provided you're using an appropriate starter fertilizer for grass seed, you can put down seeds and fertilizer at the same time. However, putting them down separately, one after the other, on the same day will help to avoid over- or under-applying the lawn food. Avoid using a fertilizer with weed control elements, as these will likely keep the grass seeds from starting.  

This depends on the type of grass seed, as some types do better in different environmental conditions. Cool-season grasses go dormant during the summer months when the soil temperature exceeds 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Once exposed to regular doses of heat, the germination rates decline, with seedling death not far behind. 

As for warm-season seeds, they come from tropical parts of the world and thrive in heat. They actively grow in warm air temperatures between 70 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and they prefer soil temperatures between 65 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Once temperatures dip and frost rolls in, if you don’t store them properly, warm-season grass seeds will die quickly.

Speeding up grass seed germination is possible, but it requires quite a bit of extra work and commitment. Keeping the soil moist is key, but here are a few other tried-and-true methods for growing your new grass as quickly as possible:

  • Mist grass up to eight times per day to keep the soil moist.

  • Purchase a moisture-retaining seed coating for your grass seeds.

  • Amend soil that is compacted or in the wrong pH range.

  • Choose the right grass seed for your area’s climate and soil conditions.

  • Avoid planting on windy days or during periods of extreme rain or drought.

Yes, Bahia grass spreads on its own thanks to its short stolon system. However, it might not seem like your Bahia grass spreads well due to its slow growth. Bahia grass takes around 3 to 4 weeks to germinate and an additional two weeks to grow thicker. 

During this time, fast-growing, competitive weeds may pop up, so weed your lawn to give your Bahia grass a chance to grow. This grass can take up to two years to become established. Once established, Bahia grass typically does well in suitable climates.

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