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Q: How is lawn seeding properly conducted?

• <div><p>Thorough soil preparation, spreading seeds evenly, and consistent watering are essential for successful grass establishment.</p></div>

Q: Is it possible to overseed a lawn without aerating?

• <div><p>Yes, you can overseed your lawn without aerating it, but results may vary. If you have the time, dethatching or aerating your lawn before overseeding will yield the best results. Overseeding your lawn without aerating will work, but less seed will take root. For the best possible results, aerate your lawn before overseeding it.</p></div>

Q: What is the relationship between power seeding and aeration, and should I aerate before power seeding?

• <div><p>Power seeding and aeration are both excellent ways to improve lawn health, but they serve different functions. Aeration focuses on improving soil health by creating channels that allow more water, oxygen, and carbon dioxide to reach the roots. In contrast, power seeding is a method of planting grass seeds, often by creating narrow trenches in the soil. One service isn't better than the other; they are complementary. It is beneficial to aerate your lawn before power seeding, as this makes the seeding more effective by helping the germinating seeds access the resources they need. It's a good practice to aerate your lawn once or twice a year, regardless of whether you plan to power seed.</p></div>

Q: Should I fertilize soil before planting grass seed?

• <div><p>Properly preparing the soil for planting grass seed may include applying fertilizer several weeks before spreading the seed if you plan to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/overseed-lawn-guide.htm">overseed the lawn</a>. However, in most cases involving a brand-new lawn, spreading a starter fertilizer along with the grass seed will give it the best chance of taking root quickly and growing strong. </p></div>

Q: Can you hydroseed over existing or old grass?

• <div><p>While hydroseeding is designed for bare soil, it is possible to apply it over an existing lawn with certain adjustments. For the new seed to be successful, it needs good seed-to-soil contact to germinate and take root. Without proper preparation, most of the new seed will fail to establish and will die. To hydroseed over existing grass, first mow the lawn as low as possible, then loosen and clear any exposed soil. It is also recommended to use a finer mulch mixture in the hydroseed spray, which helps the seeds penetrate the existing turf and reach the soil without suffocating the established grass.</p></div>

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Last update on July 15, 2026

Reviewed in July 2026
Briggs Property Mgmt has been taking care of our lawn maintenance for over one year. They do an excellent job, show up as agreed upon and our lawn has never looked better. Thank you Rob Briggs and employees. I highly recommend them.
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Reviewed in February 2025
Hot water heater install in the basement and outdoor hose faucet. Got it done quick and have no leaks. Cheaper than I expected too. Highly recommend and will use again. Damn good job.
Maple Valley Plumbing & Heating LLC
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Reviewed in October 2024
We were very happy with Kearley Masonry right from start to finish. Steve repaired one of our chimneys and repaired sections of deteriorating concrete walls. The quality of the work done was great; the quotes given were very reasonable; the jobs were done in a timely manner. Having Steve...
Kearley Masonry
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Reviewed in December 2023
Very professional courteous very conscientious about cleaning up and respecting my property. Solved my problem superior service- thinks outside the box!! Will definetly hire him again!!! Thanks a million Ton!!!
Preferred Plumbing Maintenance LLC
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Reviewed in July 2023
Andrew does excellent work thorough efficient a real professional job for mowing and for weed whacking. He really goes above and beyond your expectations. Heâ ll also do all types of jobs just ask him he really does his best to please all his customers at the very reasonable rates
Andrew's Landscaping
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Reviewed in April 2022
Jessie and his team replaced our asphalt shingles with metal roofing. The work was professionally done and looks great. They were a pleasure to have around and were very conscientious.
Able Roofing and Siding
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Reviewed in March 2022
This was a difficult project. Removal of a large maple tree with a central rotted section that threatened my neighbor's house if it fell. It had to be removed. The tree was on a slope, any tree section removed could roll down the slope and hit my neighbor's house. Josh tied every...
NEK tree workz, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2021
They came in and performed the cleanup in a very professional way. Charged the same amount they quoted over the phone. Left the yard leaf free. I would recommend this company for any yard work.
J & S Seasonal Impact
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Reviewed in September 2018
It went splendidly. They removed the existing asphalt an added gravel and compacted it all. Then they put 2 1/2" of new asphalt down and rolled that, the a smooth coat and rolled that. The removal went smoothly, the new pavement went really well and they also graded the side of my lawn to meet...
BLAKTOP INC
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Reviewed in May 2017
Left large divots in lawn. Did not even try to repair. No regard for quality job.
Dalton Mountain Landscaping LLC -
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Green Acres Lawncare

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Serving Bath, NH and surrounding areas

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"Fantastic customer service & fair prices!!! I highly recommended ..great customer service is very hard to find these day. Whenever you need trees removed from your property, reasonable rates, & fast efficient service â ¦. this is the company for you!!!"

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"I was very pleased with the work he did, he has a nice way of explaining things , I sure I will hire him again for other projects when needed he is a very pleasant person to deal with. Tank you Scott for being such a nice guy ."

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Kevin Chamberlain

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Landscaping With Styles

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Serving Bath, NH and surrounding areas

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"It was excellent. He was very thorough , made sure the job was done correctly, informed me the progress of the work, and detailed."

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Cline's Property Services

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Serving Bath, NH and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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"I am very pleased with the efficient and professional job that was done. The clean up after cutting the trees was immaculate. I would definitely use Cline's Property Services again."

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Bently & Adam's Property Maintenance

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Serving Bath, NH and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

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Emergency services offered

Bently & Adam's Property Maintenance has been doing business in the area for years. Professionalism and integrity and attention to detail are what set us apart from the rest. Customer service and satisfactory has and will always be our number one importance. We give you the best price for the best possible work. We strive to meet our customers goals with their property! Give us a call today.

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RODBROTHERS LLC

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Serving Bath, NH and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Chris Fagnant Electrical and Construction

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General Construction, Remodeling, Electrical Service updates, New Constructions and Additions, landscaping and Handyman services, I work with clients to bring their vision to life. Fully insured and licensed in Multiple states, with over 26 years in the trades, an extensive knowledge of building codes with an emphasis on construction inspections and safety my goal is to provide craftsmanship and quality in a timely manner.

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Lawn Irrigation questions, answered by experts

Thorough soil preparation, spreading seeds evenly, and consistent watering are essential for successful grass establishment.

Yes, you can overseed your lawn without aerating it, but results may vary. If you have the time, dethatching or aerating your lawn before overseeding will yield the best results. Overseeding your lawn without aerating will work, but less seed will take root. For the best possible results, aerate your lawn before overseeding it.

Power seeding and aeration are both excellent ways to improve lawn health, but they serve different functions. Aeration focuses on improving soil health by creating channels that allow more water, oxygen, and carbon dioxide to reach the roots. In contrast, power seeding is a method of planting grass seeds, often by creating narrow trenches in the soil. One service isn't better than the other; they are complementary. It is beneficial to aerate your lawn before power seeding, as this makes the seeding more effective by helping the germinating seeds access the resources they need. It's a good practice to aerate your lawn once or twice a year, regardless of whether you plan to power seed.

Properly preparing the soil for planting grass seed may include applying fertilizer several weeks before spreading the seed if you plan to overseed the lawn. However, in most cases involving a brand-new lawn, spreading a starter fertilizer along with the grass seed will give it the best chance of taking root quickly and growing strong.

While hydroseeding is designed for bare soil, it is possible to apply it over an existing lawn with certain adjustments. For the new seed to be successful, it needs good seed-to-soil contact to germinate and take root. Without proper preparation, most of the new seed will fail to establish and will die. To hydroseed over existing grass, first mow the lawn as low as possible, then loosen and clear any exposed soil. It is also recommended to use a finer mulch mixture in the hydroseed spray, which helps the seeds penetrate the existing turf and reach the soil without suffocating the established grass.

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