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>

Should I soak grass seeds before planting?

• <div><p>Soaking grass seeds in water before seeding is called pre-germinating. It’s not necessary but can be very helpful in some cases. Some grasses like are very slow to germinate, and basic seeding on the ground is unlikely to be effective—that’s especially true of cool season grasses like <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/kentucky-bluegrass-vs-tall-fescue.htm">Kentucky bluegrass</a>, rye grasses, and Bermuda grass. Soaking these seeds in a bag or bin of water for one to four days beforehand can give the grass the start it needs to survive.</p></div>

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Q: Can watering dead grass bring it back to life?

• <div><p>No, watering dead grass will not bring it back to life. If the grass on your lawn is truly dead, no amount of water will bring it back to life. However, some methods can bring dying grass back to life. Consider aerating, overseeding, or analyzing your soil to get to the root of why the grass is dying. </p></div>

Q: What is the best grass seed for hard dirt?

• <div><p>Some <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-type-grass-will-grow-best-my-yard.htm">grass types</a> grow better than others on hard dirt. For example, hardy grass types like perennial ryegrass and Kentucky bluegrass will grow better on tough soil. Keep in mind that you should still consider your area&rsquo;s climate when deciding on a grass type.</p></div>

Q: How did orchard grass get in my lawn?

• <div><p>Orchard grass seeds can spread quite easily, traveling with the wind as well as birds and animals. Common grass seed packets, especially in the popular tall fescue variety, may contain the occasional orchard grass seed by accident. Always purchase high-quality turf grass seed without &quot;other crop seeds&quot; mixed in.</p></div>

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Converted small bathroom into a beautiful shower room. The work was done timely and well. Also added a screened porch and did some flooring work. I am very satisfied and will continue to use Sanco for my contracting projects.
Sanco Development LLC
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Reviewed in July 2023
Exceptionally accommodating, reliable, and trustworthy. I would be happy to do business with them again.
Abilene Dumpster Rental, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
It was very good, they did an excellent job and I am very impressed the way they performed the job, after the job is done they came back to the area, reworked the area on their own, very dependable, reliable and I will recommend them again.
D7 Construction
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Reviewed in October 2022
We used them on 2 different projects. We had bad service on other projects, lost money or had skipped out with our money, Victor and his family worked on the project in our residence and did a superb job. A 5 review is only half enough. They also did a project 200 miles from our residence. We...
MQ Interior Exterior Painting
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Reviewed in October 2022
Very reasonable price for the work performed.
Brian's Tree Service
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Reviewed in February 2022
Got Google Earth going for me in no time, great job!
Oneclickmaintenance
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Reviewed in June 2021
Appears to be honest and hard working young Christian men
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Reviewed in July 2019
Great service, friendly and arrived on time when he said he would.
Genie Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in June 2017
If I could give him 10 stars I would. him and his crew were very polite. they cleaned up after them. and they are coming back today on 6/3 17 to do another job. plus people in town want them to do some work for them.
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"Mr. Torres from Torres lawn and trimming called me right away and ask me if I trouble shot the system. I was not sure what to do and Mr. Torres walk me through the process and it fixed my system! I can't thank him enough for his time and professionalism."

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"I have been using Elite lawn care for over 10 years, from monthly yard maintenance to rock beds, sidewalks, steps and replacing my deck. Mr. Hildebrand is always punctual and courteous and is very knowledgeable of his services. I would highly recommend yes services."

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"Timothy did a fantastic job replacing our toilet in our bathroom. He explained everything as he worked, helped us to get the best pricing possible on the job and was very friendly with my four year olds of daughter who was thrilled to receive an ECO sticker! Timothy went above and beyond to help us today and we will definitely be using ECO Plumbers again!"

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Advance Irrigation

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Advanced Irrigation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner.\nOur reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

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Lawn Irrigation questions, answered by experts

Whether or not grass will fill in bare spots itself depends on the type of grass you have. 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.

No, watering dead grass will not bring it back to life. If the grass on your lawn is truly dead, no amount of water will bring it back to life. However, some methods can bring dying grass back to life. Consider aerating, overseeding, or analyzing your soil to get to the root of why the grass is dying.

Soaking grass seeds in water before seeding is called pre-germinating. It’s not necessary but can be very helpful in some cases. Some grasses like are very slow to germinate, and basic seeding on the ground is unlikely to be effective—that’s especially true of cool season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass, rye grasses, and Bermuda grass. Soaking these seeds in a bag or bin of water for one to four days beforehand can give the grass the start it needs to survive.

Some grass types grow better than others on hard dirt. For example, hardy grass types like perennial ryegrass and Kentucky bluegrass will grow better on tough soil. Keep in mind that you should still consider your area’s climate when deciding on a grass type.

Orchard grass seeds can spread quite easily, traveling with the wind as well as birds and animals. Common grass seed packets, especially in the popular tall fescue variety, may contain the occasional orchard grass seed by accident. Always purchase high-quality turf grass seed without "other crop seeds" mixed in.

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