How do I maintain my sodded yard?

• <div><p>When your sod is new, you should keep an eye on it to prevent dehydration. As new sod plants its roots into the soil beneath it, it can easily get dehydrated and start to turn brown. Keeping a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-water-lawn.htm">consistent watering schedule</a> for your new sod will help prevent this issue and will help it thrive as it roots into your yard.</p><p>Once your sod is about six weeks old, you can start to establish a regular lawn maintenance routine, complete with mowing, edging, and fertilizing. </p></div>

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Q: Why does my St. Augustine grass look bad?

• <div><p>Your St. Augustine grass might look bad due to cold winter months, drought, pest invasion, or lawn disease. The first step is properly identifying the problem. Once you&rsquo;ve figured out what&rsquo;s making your grass look bad, you&rsquo;ll need to employ the correct treatments. These treatments may include:</p><ul><li><p>Properly mow your lawn and keep the clippings on the lawn as organic matter.</p></li><li><p>Use healthy irrigation techniques.</p></li><li><p>Use the right amount of fertilizer.</p></li><li><p>Keep up a good, regular maintenance routine.</p></li><li><p>Use fungicides.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: Can I DIY aeration?

• <div><p>Yes, you can DIY either core or liquid aeration for your lawn. You can use a manual core aerator or rent an automatic one. Just be sure to mark off yard obstacles like sprinkler heads before you start. Liquid aeration is easier&mdash;just hook up a garden pump sprayer, although some are able to be attached to a hose. While liquid aeration is not as laborious as core aeration, you will need to focus on an even distribution of the solution across your entire lawn for it to be effective. Of course, if you are unsure about doing both, call a pro.</p></div>

Q: Is liquid aeration safe for pets and children?

• <div><p>Liquid aeration products are generally safe for pets and children when used according to the manufacturer's instructions. Once the liquid has dried on the lawn, it poses minimal risk. However, as a precaution, keep pets and children off the treated area until it has dried completely, which usually takes a few hours. This helps ensure their safety while allowing the product to work effectively in improving your lawn's health.</p></div>

Q: What improvements can I expect after professional aeration?

• <div><p>Enhanced root development, better fertilizer uptake, and improved drought resistance.</p></div>

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Our neighbor is using them to make a patio, soon our home filled with white dust and it coveted our lawn. The workers informed us they were not using any water or dust suppression methods as required by OSHA. We told them we were concerned about our exposure to silica, a cause of potentially...
ATD Landscaping LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
Nick was recommended to me by a family member who recently had their lawn hydroseeded by Coyne Brothers. They were professional, informative, and here when they said they would be! I too would recommend their services.
Coyne Brothers Construction and Landscaping
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Reviewed in June 2023
If you’re looking for a lawn care service that is professional, courteous, punctual, friendly, and dedicated to doing the best job possible, then hire Restino’s .
Restino's Lawn and Tree Care
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Reviewed in June 2022
These guys were awesome! Did an incredible job, found broken pipes and replaced them, and even left the lawn neat and smooth with grass seed. The way they maneuver the excavator is amazing!
J & S Yard Services Inc
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Reviewed in July 2020
The owner is easy to communicate with, is top in his field, and has delivered on everything that was discussed. Our property has never looked better! He is personable, a real pro, and has kept his word and delivered exactly what he said he would. Our search is over. We are very happy and...
Green Lawns of Vermont
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Reviewed in December 2015
CONCRETE PORCH REPLACEMENT AND FOUNDATION STABILIZATION Chad La Bello came out, reviewed the problem with a section of our concrete porch that was sliding down, determined what was causing it and recommended the proper way to correct it before damage to the house foundation occurred. He also...
LaBello's Masonry and Waterproofing, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2015
Drain Connection did fine work cutting up the walkway, installing the drain, and re-concreting the walkway. Work was completely very quickly, and I appreciate the flexibility of changing the style of drain on my request once the job was in progress. This is actually the second job for which...
Drain Connection
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Reviewed in June 2014
I purchased a John Deer lawn tractor 4 years ago and when I needed new mower blades, they did not carry them. I complained to the service clerk and said that I thought they should keep parts in stock for expensive items that they sell. The sales person looked up a John Deer service provider in...
Home Depot Inc
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Reviewed in April 2012
They were very trust worthy, professional, efficient, and well worth the money. We highly recommend them. We felt that they performed the lawn service at the same time and under the same conditions that we would have chosen to do it ourselves. We were very pleased with when and how often...
M & M Lawn Care and Trucking
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