Can you seed existing grass?

• <div><p>Adding seed to existing grass is often <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/overseed-lawn-guide.htm">known as overseeding</a>, as opposed to reseeding. Reseeding refers to the process of filling in bare or dying patches of lawn—or in some cases, full lawns—whereas reseeding supports existing lawns to prevent thinning. Overseeding is an ideal annual lawn care practice for grass fighting drought, disease, weeds, or pest issues.</p></div>

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Q: What seasons are ideal for lawn aeration to promote healthy grass growth?

• <div><p>Aerate during the growing season, typically in spring or fall, when grass can quickly recover.</p></div>

Q: Should I reseed my lawn after aerating it?

• <div><p>Reseeding your lawn can help eliminate thin or patchy portions of grass. If you&rsquo;re paying a professional to aerate your lawn, it&rsquo;ll cost you an additional $50 to $80 on average to reseed it in the same trip. Reseeding a lawn yourself can cost between $500 to $1,000, meaning you&rsquo;ll probably save time and money hiring a professional service. </p></div>

Q: How much is an aerator?

• <div><p>Lawn aerators range in cost depending on what type of aerator you&rsquo;re purchasing. For example, a manual spike aerator might cost as little as $25, while a motorized core aerator will likely cost more than $1,000. Fortunately, these expensive pieces of equipment can be easily rented from many vendors for far less money.</p></div>

Q: How do I make my ryegrass thicker?

• <div><p>Make your ryegrass thicker by boosting soil health. Add organic matter, aerate the lawn if the soil is compacted, fertilize appropriately, and see if your lawn needs dethatching. Your local lawn care service can come and look at your lawn and provide specific advice and remedies for your lawn issues.</p></div>

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Ryan was exceptionally knowledgeable, courteous & professional. There wasn’t a question we asked that he couldn’t address accordingly. We thoroughly enjoyed our meeting & look forward to our project being started this spring.
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Very efficient, honest, easy to communicate with and did everything they said they would plus more. Friendly and flexible so can work with your schedule.
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It was expensive but the crew was superb. So thoughtful so professional. I canÃ¢Â Â t say enough good things about them and the quality work they performed.
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I had an amazing experience from start to finish with my new custom home build with full landscaping. The house is exactly what was planned for and is beyond our expectations. For the landscape I had a paver patio, gazebo, deck, hot tub, fire pit, stone table, outdoor kitchen, sod with...
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Dan is a very friendly, knowledgeable and professional .Easy to have him in our home!
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Great customer service, Professional easy to work with and completed the job on time
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The company was very professional. We knew exactly what we were getting and were left with no questions after ordering and installment. The installment crew was wonderful and very great with my children running around!
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Reviewed in September 2014
Not only did the owner of Marso Lawn Service call back (a rare thing these days with too many contractors) when I called and left a message about needing our lawn aerated, but he called yet again when he needed to reset the appointment rather than leaving me hanging. Then when he came to our...
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Yankton Irrigation and Custom Curbing Company Inc have served Yankton, Vermillion and the surrounding area since 1989. We provide experienced, professional installation and courteous customer service. Yankton Irrigation and Custom Curbing Company Inc offers the following: • Residential, commercial and industrial projects • Sprinkler irrigation systems • Concrete lawn edging • Rock gardens • Prompt quality service • Free estimates • Convenient payment options Please contact us today to schedule your personalized consultation.

Lawn Irrigation questions, answered by experts

Aerate during the growing season, typically in spring or fall, when grass can quickly recover.

Reseeding your lawn can help eliminate thin or patchy portions of grass. If you’re paying a professional to aerate your lawn, it’ll cost you an additional $50 to $80 on average to reseed it in the same trip. Reseeding a lawn yourself can cost between $500 to $1,000, meaning you’ll probably save time and money hiring a professional service.

Adding seed to existing grass is often known as overseeding, as opposed to reseeding. Reseeding refers to the process of filling in bare or dying patches of lawn—or in some cases, full lawns—whereas reseeding supports existing lawns to prevent thinning. Overseeding is an ideal annual lawn care practice for grass fighting drought, disease, weeds, or pest issues.

Lawn aerators range in cost depending on what type of aerator you’re purchasing. For example, a manual spike aerator might cost as little as $25, while a motorized core aerator will likely cost more than $1,000. Fortunately, these expensive pieces of equipment can be easily rented from many vendors for far less money.

Make your ryegrass thicker by boosting soil health. Add organic matter, aerate the lawn if the soil is compacted, fertilize appropriately, and see if your lawn needs dethatching. Your local lawn care service can come and look at your lawn and provide specific advice and remedies for your lawn issues.

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