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: What should I keep in mind when seeding my lawn?

• <div><p>Whether you&rsquo;re putting down fresh seed or reseeding, there are a few things to keep in mind when seeding your lawn. Be sure to choose the correct seed for your climate, seed at the right time of year, and water two to three times a day for the first week. Generally, Dudley recommends <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/plant-grass-spring.htm">seeding in spring</a> and fall as it is usually cooler and rainier. </p></div>

Q: How long should I wait to walk on new grass?

• <div><p>The time you should wait before walking on new grass depends on whether you used seed or sod. If you laid new grass seed, it's best to wait about eight weeks before stepping on it, as new grass is fragile. For sod, it typically establishes itself in the ground in about two weeks. For heavy traffic, like driving a car across a new grass driveway, you might need to wait an entire season.</p></div>

Q: Can you put too much grass seed down?

• <div><p>You can, like you can put too little down. Sowing too much grass seed can create competition between the seeds for resources (light, water, nutrients) and the seedlings could struggle to grow. When you sow too few, your lawn will come in thin. Your seed product has a recommended seeding rate, so use that as your guide.</p></div>

Q: How do you rough up soil for grass seed?

• <div><p>The easiest way to rough up soil to accept grass seed and provide the best opportunity for its growth is to make several passes over the area with a garden tiller and rake away the loosened vegetation and debris. However, in some cases, very hard ground may require using a shovel or pick to break up pieces into smaller chunks that the tiller can handle more easily. </p></div>

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Last update on July 23, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
Did a solid job mowing my yard — I’m happy overall and would recommend them to neighbors. Their team arrived right on schedule, and after a quick walk-through they got straight to work trimming the edges and mowing in neat, precise lines. My lawn looks healthier already: they blew clippings off...
Northern Greens Lawn Service
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Reviewed in April 2023
Very happy with the tree removal. Workers were very careful not to damage the fence or nearby house and did not damage the lawn. Reasonably priced as well.
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Reviewed in May 2020
We hired Francois to do a major project at our home. He first gave us a ridiculous verbal quote for $500k to do some land clearing. I just had someone else show up and do it for $40k. When we told him $500k was out of our budget we kept rescheduling meeting with us to go over the project. Lost...
GTM Landscaping & Renovations, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2017
Again very good job. This time we needed to prune various dead branches from four tall trees—three pine trees and a black cherry; also we needed to have cut down a small dead elm tree. The job was done using the bucket truck for the pruning of the black cherry and treeclimbing technique for the...
A Fox Tree Service
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Reviewed in March 2016
We called Mike Wilson when we moved to our present location and asked if he could plow our driveway and also do our lawn at our old address as we had not gold that house very professional job and we are very pleased with his work.
Landworks Landscaping
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Reviewed in January 2016
Kevin and his crew did a great job. He coordinated everything in advance with the town, plumbers, permits, and digging. Everyone arrived exactly on time, with trucks, backhoe and equipment.. They worked very hard and they were fast. Very skilled backhoe driver. It was a big job and kept two...
MAK's Trucking & Excavation, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2015
We used Don for spreading gravel on our driveway, mulching flower beds, and a number of other small landscaping jobs around the property. His responsiveness was 5 stars, timeliness as promised, and his work crews were fast and left the property in perfect condition. We subsequently have...
Exquisite Landscaping & Design, LLC
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I have well over 10 years of experience in the lawn care business. I maintain your lawn and make sure everyone on the block notices how beautiful your lawn is. I am locally owned and insured in Vermont. If you need any landscaping or lawn care this is a one stop shop for all your lawn needs.

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

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General Construction, Remodeling, Electrical Service updates, New Constructions and Additions, landscaping and Handyman services, I work with clients to bring their vision to life. Fully insured and licensed in Multiple states, with over 26 years in the trades, an extensive knowledge of building codes with an emphasis on construction inspections and safety my goal is to provide craftsmanship and quality in a timely manner.

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We're a locally owned and operated company with years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in painting/handyman/carpentry work and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Lawn Irrigation questions, answered by experts

Whether you’re putting down fresh seed or reseeding, there are a few things to keep in mind when seeding your lawn. Be sure to choose the correct seed for your climate, seed at the right time of year, and water two to three times a day for the first week. Generally, Dudley recommends seeding in spring and fall as it is usually cooler and rainier.

The time you should wait before walking on new grass depends on whether you used seed or sod. If you laid new grass seed, it's best to wait about eight weeks before stepping on it, as new grass is fragile. For sod, it typically establishes itself in the ground in about two weeks. For heavy traffic, like driving a car across a new grass driveway, you might need to wait an entire season.

You can, like you can put too little down. Sowing too much grass seed can create competition between the seeds for resources (light, water, nutrients) and the seedlings could struggle to grow. When you sow too few, your lawn will come in thin. Your seed product has a recommended seeding rate, so use that as your guide.

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.

The easiest way to rough up soil to accept grass seed and provide the best opportunity for its growth is to make several passes over the area with a garden tiller and rake away the loosened vegetation and debris. However, in some cases, very hard ground may require using a shovel or pick to break up pieces into smaller chunks that the tiller can handle more easily.

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