"This is the fourth project that Distinctive Irrigation has been hired to do for my yard. They did my irrigation 3 years ago. Two paver patios 2 years ago. Last month they added a drip line zone for my new garden boxes that I built. And today they repaired my paver patios that my neighbors trees caused an issue with. Every project has gone smoothly (weather permitting) and every project the owner has been at. The crew is always professional and I value his opinion on everything I do when it comes to my yard. I'm an older female and I appreciate when I find a group of tradesmen who won't try to take advantage of me. Distinctive Irrigation has my loyalty for the great work they put into every project and how they continue to make my yard beautiful year after year. I've already hit him up for my Fall project, drain pipe installation. One of my coworkers hired him for that and had no flooding there after."
"This is the 2nd time I've used Velasquez Tree Service to remove some VERY large trees. They are fantastic! Prompt, professional, super crew and equipment. They are my "go to" Tree Service for all future needs!"
"No problems. I had to make contact twice to assure it was scheduled but the serviceman came and went without any further contact by me - just let him know where it was. Paperwork came automatically. "
"We originally needed a small amount of sod to replace an area that previously had bark mulch. Bruce responded to our request quickly and provided an estimate. The scope of the work changed and Bruce took care of it. The installation crew did a careful job preparing the area and installing the new sod. They cleaned up afterward and provided instructions for how to care for it."
"Jordan was timely, professional and very knowledgeable about all the plantings I wanted. He recommended what would work well with my soil and gave me multiple options. He was wonderful to work with and taught me a lot about how to care for my new garden. I will definitely be using him for all my future projects."
The average cost to seed or reseed a lawn is about $1,100, with prices typically ranging from $450 to $1,700. The final cost depends on factors like your lawn size, the type of seed used, and local labor rates. On a per-square-foot basis, you can expect to pay between $0.10 and $0.20.
Here are some cost estimates based on lawn size:
500 square feet: $50–$100
2,000 square feet: $200–$400
4,000 square feet: $400–$800
5,000 square feet: $500–$1,000
1 acre: $3,000–$5,880
2 acres: $6,000–$11,760
5 acres: $15,000–$17,640
Popular seed types for residential lawns include bahia, fescue, and Bermuda. Compared to installing sod, seeding is generally a less expensive option, especially for larger areas.
Additional services can add to the total cost:
Fertilization: $80–$400
Soil testing: $700–$2,100
Yard cleanup and leaf removal: $200–$560
Weed treatment: $110–$325
Mowing: $50–$210
Grass will grow back after being sprayed with vinegar. If you’re looking for an alternative to chemical herbicides, vinegar can help you manage weeds. Use a mixture of 1 gallon of white vinegar, 1 cup of salt, and 1 tablespoon of dish soap to spray on your grass. This will kill the grass at the surface while keeping the roots intact, so it’ll eventually grow back. You’ll need to use an herbicide or manually remove the whole root system to get rid of grass for good.
Routine lawn care costs between $50 and $250 per service, with an average of around $100. Most homeowners need one service per week through the spring and summer, and many switch to snow removal services in the winter. The price you’ll pay will depend on a few different factors:
Size of your lawn
Complexity of your lawn layout and obstructions
Requested services
Home’s location
How quickly your grass grows
You can reseed a lawn that has dead grass, but it is best to remove the dead patches before you begin. Removing the dead turf and testing the soil will help you determine what is killing the grass so you can make the necessary amendments to prevent the problem from recurring. Once you have made the appropriate adjustments, you can rake, fertilize, and reseed. If your lawn has many large dead patches, it may be more effective to remove all the existing grass, amend the soil, and start over from scratch.
Shade-tolerant grass seed still needs between four and six hours of sun to germinate, and many types require a little extra care to thrive. However, it is possible to plant new grass seed in shaded areas when you choose the right variety.
The Bethera, SC homeowners’ guide to lawn irrigation services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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