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Q: Can grass seeds be stored in garages?

• <div><p>Unfortunately, garages are one of the worst places to store grass seeds, despite their proximity to yards. Garages are hot and humid, two environmental traits that are detrimental to grass seeds. Grass seed has the best chance of survival in a dry space with temperatures ranging from 30 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. </p><p>With that in mind, the best place to store seeds is in a sealed container in the refrigerator or in the coolest part of your home. Also, limit your seeds&rsquo; access to sunlight for the best germination results down the line. </p></div>

Q: What are the benefits of sod over seeding for a new lawn?

• <div><p>Instant greenery, erosion control, and no waiting for germination make sod a preferable choice.</p></div>

Q: How did orchard grass get in my lawn?

• <div><p>Orchard grass seeds can spread quite easily, traveling with the wind as well as birds and animals. Common grass seed packets, especially in the popular tall fescue variety, may contain the occasional orchard grass seed by accident. Always purchase high-quality turf grass seed without &quot;other crop seeds&quot; mixed in.</p></div>

Q: Can lawn seeding be a DIY project?

• <div><p>Seeding can be DIY, requiring patience and knowledge of proper preparation and care, to ensure successful lawn establishment.</p></div>

Q: When can I mow after overseeding ryegrass?

• <div><p>Wait at least three weeks after overseeding ryegrass before breaking out the lawn mower. Mowing sooner will tear up much of the delicate, newly seeded ryegrass as it won't have established strong roots to anchor it yet.</p></div>

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Last update on February 21, 2021

Reviewed in February 2021
Our radiant heating system is 18 years old. We have used 3 different companies in the fall and the spring to come out and turn the system on and off. Since October the pressure has been low and we noticed the system was failing. We consulted with one of the previous contractors after we noticed...
Albuquerque Plumbing Heating & Cooling, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2021
They did a good job and they were very reasonable
Basic Labor Yard Care Service
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Reviewed in March 2020
This company is in Alburqurque. More than an hour and a half from me. You might as well had a company from Denver call me!
Dreamstyle Remodeling of Texas
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Reviewed in December 2019
He does an excellent job every time!
Old West Septic Service
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Reviewed in August 2019
They always make time to help with your projects. They show up on time and the work is detailed and thorough. They do not leave any job unfinished and make sure to clean up afterwards
CPlatero's Handymen
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Reviewed in July 2018
They did what they said they were going to do. They were on time for the job and the follow up as well!!
Crown Homes
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Reviewed in August 2017
We were impressed with the excellent communication throughout, the efficient work, and the positive, friendly attitude of everyone we encountered through Tuff Shed. We arranged everything through Coltrane long distance before coming out. We hadn't even seen the building site so lots of things...
Tuff Shed Inc - Albuquerque
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Reviewed in June 2017
The job ended up getting done way beyond our expectations. John is a real professional! From first contact, John displayed an extremely rare eagerness to help the consumer save money which showed me that this is a guy you can trust. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, which in part was a...
Enchanted Solar
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Reviewed in February 2016
The project went well. The people were here as promised and they finished in a timely manner. We were very satisfied. <br />
B & R CONSTRUCTION CO
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Lawn Irrigation questions, answered by experts

Unfortunately, garages are one of the worst places to store grass seeds, despite their proximity to yards. Garages are hot and humid, two environmental traits that are detrimental to grass seeds. Grass seed has the best chance of survival in a dry space with temperatures ranging from 30 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

With that in mind, the best place to store seeds is in a sealed container in the refrigerator or in the coolest part of your home. Also, limit your seeds’ access to sunlight for the best germination results down the line.

Instant greenery, erosion control, and no waiting for germination make sod a preferable choice.

Orchard grass seeds can spread quite easily, traveling with the wind as well as birds and animals. Common grass seed packets, especially in the popular tall fescue variety, may contain the occasional orchard grass seed by accident. Always purchase high-quality turf grass seed without "other crop seeds" mixed in.

Seeding can be DIY, requiring patience and knowledge of proper preparation and care, to ensure successful lawn establishment.

Wait at least three weeks after overseeding ryegrass before breaking out the lawn mower. Mowing sooner will tear up much of the delicate, newly seeded ryegrass as it won't have established strong roots to anchor it yet.

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