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Q: What should I do if I cut my grass too short?

• <div><p>If your grass is stressed from being over-trimmed, try watering it heavily and then allowing it to recover for at least two weeks before mowing again. If you notice <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-are-brown-patches-my-grass.htm">brown patches</a> where the grass has died off because it&rsquo;s too short, you should remove the dead grass and overseed the area. Leaving dead patches can invite weeds and other problems, so if you want a totally green lawn, getting rid of dead patches should include removing the dead sections before reseeding the area.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between overseeding and reseeding a lawn?

• <div><p>Although these terms sound similar and are sometimes used interchangeably, overseeding and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/reseeding-and-repairing-lawn.htm">reseeding your lawn </a>are very different processes. Overseeding, the simpler of the two, involves a few steps to restore thinned or patchy grass by raking, aerating, and seeding uneven areas of turf to promote regrowth.</p><p>Reseeding a lawn is a more drastic and involved process, often necessary if the lawn is diseased, more than a third dead, or very overgrown with weeds. Unlike overseeding, it requires removing most of the existing lawn and starting a new one from scratch, a much bigger and more time-consuming job.</p></div>

Q: 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&mdash;or in some cases, full lawns&mdash;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>

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: When should I do power seeding?

• <div><p>The best time of year for power seeding depends on your local climate. The soil should be warm, but the air should be cool. If the weather gets too hot after you grow new grass seed, it can die off easily. The best time for power seeding warm-season grasses is late spring to summer, and the best time for power seeding cool-season grasses is in the fall.</p></div>

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Last update on June 05, 2024

Reviewed in June 2024
Had shrubs removed and trees trimmed along with some landscaping around house. Very fast and efficient.
TJ CONSTRUCTION AND LANDSCAPING
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Reviewed in December 2023
Kyle and his team are great. He always replys promptly and does excellent work. He maintains my yard, weed control, mulch and pruning. He also powerwashed and stained my deck. It looks amazing. Don't hesitate to hire him. You won't be disappointed.
KW Exterior Improvement LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
I was not very pleased with this company. We were told we would have our landscaping and wall finished by Halloween. Halloween came and went. Then, by Thanksgiving, then, Christmas. Finally, Valentine’s Day it was finished…kind of. The men were not consistent. The men from Mexico were really...
Ponzani's Landscaping
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Reviewed in August 2022
What started out as a simple request for mowing the lawn, turned into a total yard clean up/landscaping. The property itself is very large and had not been properly maintained for at least 5 years. Needless to say, all hedges, bushes, and areas that were once mowed were at least waist high or...
Parson Repairs
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Reviewed in May 2016
The mowing team comes and goes right to work and know what to do without direction. They work quickly and efficiently. My lawn looks beautiful. Neighbors have commented on the polished appearance.
Four Seasons Garden Center, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2014
The provider did such an amazing job on my hedges. They were conscientious and had a great work ethic. They even promise to come back if you notice any needs. I hired them again to do my lawn and again they were very professional and took care of all the details of my lawn and answered any and...
Wheeling Lawn Care L.L.C.
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Reviewed in June 2014
mickey, crystal and their employees do a first rate job. it's a real business (19 years so mickey has, repeatedly ;-), told me), not someone's sideline. they show up with however many of their employees are necessary for the job. <br /> the lawn jobs they've done for me have been well done....
Unique Solutions Lawn Care And Snow Removal
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Reviewed in April 2013
This is the fifth time we've used them. They come on time, are courteous, and the prices are very reasonable. In pouring the concrete to hold the posts and the parking pad they were careful about what they were doing. They made sure everything was square and put together right. When the job...
By All Means & More
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"I HAVE BEEN SATISFIED WITH PAUL-DANA-& WORKERS! LAWN CARE IS GOOD! I LOVE THE RED MULCH!! I AM GOING TO HAVE THEM DO MORE WORK TOO!!"

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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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Serving Wheeling, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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Hybrid Enterprise, is a multi faceted, handyman company, proudly serving the local community. Among their past clients, they are known to be extremely meticulous about quality work and an overall pleasure to work with. You will not be disappointed when you choose to work with them!

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Serving Wheeling, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

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As America's #1 lawn care company, TruGreen is known for growing great turf. And now, we're bringing our years of sprinkler system expertise to Orlando. Our affordable Annual Sprinkler Maintenance Plan and our expert repair service will help prevent costly damage, conserve water and keep your sprinkler system in top shape year-round.

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Serving Wheeling, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

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J&B Maintenance is the most dependable, hardworking, all around maintenance company you can think of. We offer the best quality work and get your job done right the first time. We take care of you and your home and will ensure your satisfaction is exceeded. We are on time all of the time and leave the workspace cleaner then we found it.\n\nPlease call us today so we can begin working on your project.

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B.B.U. New Era Outside Services

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Serving Wheeling, WV and surrounding areas

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B.B.U. New Era Outside Services is your best choice for all your Tree work and property needs. We take great pride in providing the highest quality finished projects and our customer service is second to none! Our customer's complete satisfaction is our top priority!\n\nCall us today for a free estimate!

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DBM residential services

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My name is David very hard working .I am very reliable on time and honest I am trying to grow my business for me and my family.i am looking forward to do work for you thank you

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Jeremy Cumberledge

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Lawn Irrigation questions, answered by experts

If your grass is stressed from being over-trimmed, try watering it heavily and then allowing it to recover for at least two weeks before mowing again. If you notice brown patches where the grass has died off because it’s too short, you should remove the dead grass and overseed the area. Leaving dead patches can invite weeds and other problems, so if you want a totally green lawn, getting rid of dead patches should include removing the dead sections before reseeding the area.

Although these terms sound similar and are sometimes used interchangeably, overseeding and reseeding your lawn are very different processes. Overseeding, the simpler of the two, involves a few steps to restore thinned or patchy grass by raking, aerating, and seeding uneven areas of turf to promote regrowth.

Reseeding a lawn is a more drastic and involved process, often necessary if the lawn is diseased, more than a third dead, or very overgrown with weeds. Unlike overseeding, it requires removing most of the existing lawn and starting a new one from scratch, a much bigger and more time-consuming job.

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.

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.

The best time of year for power seeding depends on your local climate. The soil should be warm, but the air should be cool. If the weather gets too hot after you grow new grass seed, it can die off easily. The best time for power seeding warm-season grasses is late spring to summer, and the best time for power seeding cool-season grasses is in the fall.

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