Can you just throw grass seed on an existing lawn?

• <div><p>Throwing grass seed on existing lawn isn’t likely to germinate, grow roots, or become healthy grass. You need to prep the soil, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/fertilizing-101-yard-and-garden.htm">spread fertilizer</a> with your seed, and sow the seed into the soil. Water the seed every day for two weeks to ensure it germinates and grows roots. Be sure to stay off the area and wait to mow until it reaches optimal height.</p></div>

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Q: Does professional lawn care make my home more valuable?

• <div><p>Professional lawn care can increase your home&rsquo;s value, as it beautifies your exterior and improves curb appeal. Potential buyers who pull up to a house that looks neat and clean will get a great first impression, and savvy buyers will know that a well-maintained exterior is probably indicative of proper care for other things, like electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. Ultimately, a lawn that&rsquo;s professionally cared for can boost your home&rsquo;s appearance and lead buyers to offer more for your house.</p></div>

Q: Should I aerate my lawn during the fall or spring clean-up?

• <div><p>Aerate in the fall to relieve compaction and allow nutrients and water to better reach roots.</p></div>

Q: Can you just throw grass seed on an existing lawn?

• <div><p>Throwing grass seed on existing lawn isn&rsquo;t likely to germinate, grow roots, or become healthy grass. You need to prep the soil, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/fertilizing-101-yard-and-garden.htm">spread fertilizer</a> with your seed, and sow the seed into the soil. Water the seed every day for two weeks to ensure it germinates and grows roots. Be sure to stay off the area and wait to mow until it reaches optimal height.</p></div>

Q: Is a lawn care company worth the cost?

• <div><p>Yes&mdash;hiring a professional lawn care company is worth it if you don&rsquo;t have much free time to devote to lawn care. Lawn care pros will ensure that your lawn receives the vital nutrients it needs to grow and thrive, and you&rsquo;re guaranteed to have a healthy, beautiful lawn. Aside from that, it&rsquo;s a convenient service that frees up your time so you can do the things you love and enjoy. </p></div>

Q: How often should lawn aeration be performed?

• <div><p>Generally once yearly or twice if the lawn experiences high traffic or is part of heavy clay soils.</p></div>

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Last update on November 16, 2025

Reviewed in August 2025
Good. Came close to dark to make sure my lawn was done
Modern Edge Lawn Service LLC
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Reviewed in September 2020
Overall, services performed helped improve our lawn. The aeration service did not seem to improve our dirt/brown patches. The people who work for Naturalawn of America know there business and are respectful and professional. The cost of their service is higher then average, I believe. The...
NaturaLawn of America - Pittsburgh North
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Reviewed in January 2018
Quick service. Logan was excellent to work with. Very considerate of owners lawn and landscaping. I highly recommend Garys Septic Service.
Gray Septic Solutions
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Reviewed in September 2014
TruGreen came out to analyze our lawn and made valid suggestions to help with the amount of pervasive weeds that have built up over the years. It has taken a few visits to notice the difference, but our lawn is starting to look great!
TruGreen Midsouth
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Reviewed in July 2014
They didn't fill that space in, The concrete quality was good, and he did a pretty good job overall. BUT - they left the level of the concrete above the level of the yard by at least an inch, nearly 2 inches in some places. They didn't fill that space with dirt, and that made it difficult to mow...
Trimpey Construction Inc
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Reviewed in July 2013
He's a very laid back honest person. The service went really well. The lawn looks 100% better. He's done a really good job. He was on time and comes back once a month, if there are any problems he lets us know.
Grassroots
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Reviewed in February 2013
My experience with Custom Turf Lawn and Irrigation Services has been fine. They do a good job. They usually call or send out a reminder card asking if you want them to come out and winterize your system. They are good about scheduling times and they are good about showing up promptly in their 2...
CUSTOM TURF LAWN & IRRIGATION SERVICES
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Reviewed in December 2011
They had a bucket truck to do the work. He also had plates to put down to protect my lawn. His price was a little lower than somebody else.
Graham's Tree Service LLC
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Reviewed in December 2009
George was very pleasant to work with over the phone and was honest in telling me that the job would be done sometime within the week, but he couldn't promise which day because of the weather. His crew showed up and cleaned our gutters, leaving the debris in a lawn bag for us to examine or put...
George Krilis Company LLC
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Whatley Property Management is a small locally owned and operated business based in western, PA and serving the greater Pittsburgh area. At Whatley Property management we specialize in all exterior property services. landscape services-Lawn care, mulch & stone, French drains, land grading, tree and shrub installs-removals, fall clean up & more! Hardscape services-Concrete finishing, paver patios and walkways, retaining walls, fireplaces & more! Remodeling services- Fencing, Decking, Siding, Gutters & more!

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Contact Rodgers Scapes today for professional hardscape design and new landscape installations in White Oak, PA. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"I noticed the concrete was flaking / spalling when the snow melted this past spring. I mailed and emailed photos of the issue to owner Ryan Rodgers. After talking with him, he promised in each phone call to come out and look at the problem. He has yet to do so. I will be contacting an attorney."

John K on October 2021

"I noticed the concrete was flaking / spalling when the snow melted this past spring. I mailed and emailed photos of the issue to owner Ryan Rodgers. After talking with him, he promised in each phone call to come out and look at the problem. He has yet to do so. I will be contacting an attorney."

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The Grounds Guys is a full-service grounds care company. Our established systems allow us to deliver industry-leading lawn care and landscape solutions to commercial and residential clients.

"The Grounds Guys were great. I'm in a very unique situation having to deal with the borough AND the Port Authority (TONS of red tape). But the Grounds Guys saw it through to the end and delivered an awesome product! I recommend their service to everyone."

Angela V on March 2022

The Grounds Guys is a full-service grounds care company. Our established systems allow us to deliver industry-leading lawn care and landscape solutions to commercial and residential clients.

"The Grounds Guys were great. I'm in a very unique situation having to deal with the borough AND the Port Authority (TONS of red tape). But the Grounds Guys saw it through to the end and delivered an awesome product! I recommend their service to everyone."

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Professional lawn care can increase your home’s value, as it beautifies your exterior and improves curb appeal. Potential buyers who pull up to a house that looks neat and clean will get a great first impression, and savvy buyers will know that a well-maintained exterior is probably indicative of proper care for other things, like electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. Ultimately, a lawn that’s professionally cared for can boost your home’s appearance and lead buyers to offer more for your house.

Aerate in the fall to relieve compaction and allow nutrients and water to better reach roots.

Throwing grass seed on existing lawn isn’t likely to germinate, grow roots, or become healthy grass. You need to prep the soil, spread fertilizer with your seed, and sow the seed into the soil. Water the seed every day for two weeks to ensure it germinates and grows roots. Be sure to stay off the area and wait to mow until it reaches optimal height.

Yes—hiring a professional lawn care company is worth it if you don’t have much free time to devote to lawn care. Lawn care pros will ensure that your lawn receives the vital nutrients it needs to grow and thrive, and you’re guaranteed to have a healthy, beautiful lawn. Aside from that, it’s a convenient service that frees up your time so you can do the things you love and enjoy.

Generally once yearly or twice if the lawn experiences high traffic or is part of heavy clay soils.

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