Will grass fill in bare spots on its own?

• <div><p>Whether or not grass will fill in bare spots itself depends on the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-identify-lawn-grass.htm">type of grass you have</a>. For example, grass with rhizomes (e.g., Bermuda grass) and stolons (e.g., Saint Augustine grass) will naturally fill in bald spots as it spreads laterally. However, clump-forming grasses will not spread. </p></div>

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Q: Can you put grass seed on top of dead grass?

• <div><p>No, it's not a good idea to put grass seed directly on top of dead grass. For successful germination and growth, grass seed needs good soil contact. To prepare the area, start by removing the dead grass using a shovel or a sod cutter. Then, loosen the soil, add soil amendments if necessary, and spread the grass seed evenly. This allows the seed to come into direct contact with the soil, promoting better germination and establishing a healthier lawn.</p></div>

Q: Is it better to aerate or scarify a lawn?

• <div><p>Both aerating and scarifying your lawn can offer serious benefits. Aerating pokes holes in the soil to better allow air, moisture, and nutrients to permeate while scarifying removes the buildup of dead plant matter at the soil&rsquo;s surface. Most lawns require both of these maintenance items to thrive.</p></div>

Q: Why is my buffalo grass turning brown?

• <div><p>Buffalo grass starts to turn brown when encountering drought during the normal growing season. You can water the grass when you begin to notice some browning to prevent it from going dormant. Additionally, buffalo grass turns brown after the first freeze of late autumn or early winter, and this is a natural time for the grass to go dormant.</p></div>

Q: Is it worth paying for professional lawn care?

• <div><p>In most cases, it is worth paying for professional lawn care. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/spring-lawn-care-and-landscaping-tips.htm">DIY lawn maintenance</a> is possible, but it can get extremely time-consuming, especially to make your property look well-maintained. Not only is lawn maintenance time-intensive, but it can also get expensive, even to DIY, especially considering the cost of fuel and maintenance for your lawn care tools. Professional lawn care services average around <b>$100 per service</b>, making it a relatively inexpensive investment, especially for how much time it saves you.</p></div>

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Last update on November 24, 2025

Reviewed in August 2025
They did 2 of our neighbors fences, extremely unprofessional, plugged in to MY house WHY?? You arent working at my house. They also ruined the neighbors lawn, WHY?? he wasnt getting a fence built either.
The Fence Company
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Reviewed in November 2024
Mike does an amazing job on our lawn. He's dependable and was very passionate about making sure I was a satisfied customer. 10/10 would definitely recommend.
Big Mike and Kids Landscaping LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
There is no guessing with service. Rudy follows up if schedule is hectic, weather, issues, etc. Lawn always looks perfect and he is so polite and helpful with suggestions on how to maintain the yard. I always recommend when asked about lawn services in Sumter. One less thing to worry about...
Rudy's Mowing & More
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Reviewed in December 2022
Very impressive team! Cleaned lawn at the end of each day. Delivered more than expected.
SouthScapes Enterprises, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2017
We asked Dave to take care of cutting our lawn on a short notice and he took care of the lawn for us as promised. We were so pleased we asked Dave to continue maintaining the lawn. Price was very reasonable.
Greene's Lawn Care
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Reviewed in May 2015
lBecause of existing solid clay soil , poor lawn condition and flooding after heavy rain we realized we needed professional assistance. We received 4 estimates prior to this Company. Some of these estimate were not prompt and most were higher in cost. Scheduled job several weeks in...
Hatchell Landscape LLC
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Reviewed in July 2011
(see above) ..also forgot to add that the climber asked if I knew how to roll a joint and noticed at the end of the job when the trucks were long gone that oil from the Bobcat used to load the tree trunks, leaked across the lawn. Tim and company are 180 degrees from professional.
Tim's Tree Service
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