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>

Which lawn treatments are the most important?

• <div><p>Mowing is one of the most important ways to maintain your lawn because it encourages grass to grow horizontally, creating a fuller, more uniform yard. On top of mowing your lawn, you’ll want to routinely fertilize your lawn, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-water-lawn.htm">water it regularly</a>, and take care of pests the moment they arise. </p></div>

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Q: Should you fertilize new grass seed?

• <div><p>Yes, but the best approach is to apply fertilizer well before you actually sprinkle the seeds. Apply fertilizer with an NPK ratio somewhere around 10-10-20, or 10-10-10, depending on soil test results and the type of grass you're planting, about six to eight weeks before planting grass seed. This mix added to loosened soil will give the grass seed its best chance of getting off to a solid start. </p></div>

Q: How long before a new lawn can handle heavy traffic?

• <div><p>Planting grass from seed requires time to grow before it can handle even light foot traffic. Most varieties require a minimum of<b> three months</b> before you can walk on them regularly. You can expect to wait at least one year before your lawn can hold up to heavy use. Because sod is already established, it can be walked on more quickly than grass planted from seed.</p></div>

Q: When should I fertilize?

• <div><p>The best time to apply fertilizer to your lawn is in early fall, though some climates necessitate a different schedule. In most cases, avoid fertilizing late into fall, as this opens up your yard to winter injuries and poor health (though this is a great time to kill weeds.) You should avoid early spring fertilization, as this helps the grass leaves grow, but at the expense of developing root systems. Remember to water your lawn after fertilizing to increase its effectiveness and reduce the likelihood of runoff during a rainstorm. </p></div>

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I chose this business to replace the roof of my business because, I know that the owner Travis is a good man who is trustworthy and professional. He conducts his business as he does his personal life, with the highest level of pride in his work and positive treatment of others. He was always...
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Reviewed in June 2021
They do a professional job with mowing the lawn!
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Reviewed in June 2017
It's only been year and the roof is leaking. A lot of shingles have been torn off by the skylights and every storm I loose more shingles. They were also supposed to put down some new boards and where the boards are at are leaking. Plus I am still to this day finding nails in my lawn and tractor...
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Reviewed in August 2015
Unacceptable lawn care this year .
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Reviewed in October 2013
Contractor did install the sewage and it does seem to work. Never did return to finish the lawn. I contacted them monthly for about one year, and though they did promise, they never did return to complete the job. I would not recommend that anyone use this contractor.
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Reviewed in August 2003
THEY WERE WILLING TO SCHEDULE TREATMENTS AROUND MY SCHEDULE.
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