Lawn Care

Lawn care covers everything from mowing and fertilizing to aerating, overseeding, and weed control. It's really about keeping your outdoor space healthy and looking its best through the seasons. Whether you're tackling a patchy yard or maintaining a lush green lawn, the right approach makes all the difference. Angi helps you find local pros and practical guidance to get your lawn thriving.

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Scott Dylan Westerlund  •  May 22, 2026
Landscaping Marketing Ideas: How to Stay Busy Through Every Season
Looking for easy and inexpensive landscaping marketing ideas to attract potential customers to your lawn care business? Learn how to get more lawn care jobs using digital marketing, social media, leads, local marketing, and more.
Nick P. Cellucci  •  May 22, 2026
5 Lawn Care Advertising Ideas for Landscapers
Not sure how to handle advertising for your lawn care business? From lead generation to hyper-local flyers, we’ve got some great marketing ideas for your landscaping company that’ll help you get more leads and new customers year-round.
Deane Biermeier  •  May 22, 2026
11 Tips to Get Your Lawn Mower Spring-Ready and Keep It Running All Season
You can make yard maintenance a breeze by getting your lawn mower up and running ahead of spring. Check out these helpful lawn mower tips.
Ben Kissam  •  May 22, 2026
How to Tune Up a Lawn Mower Safely in Under Two Hours (6-Step Guide)
Lawn mower tuneups preserve your device and help you save money. Here’s how to maintain your lawn mower safely in just one or two hours.
Ben Kissam  •  May 22, 2026
7 Tips to Add Gas Safely to a Lawn Mower
Adding gas to a lawn mower can lead to injuries if you don't know what you're doing. In this guide, learn tips to add gas safely to your mower.
D.P. Taylor  •  May 22, 2026
Effects of Old Gas On Your Lawn Mower
If you’ve noticed your mower isn’t running well after bringing it out of storage, old gas may be to blame. Here’s what to do about it if you encounter this situation.
Paige Bennett  •  May 22, 2026
12 Tips for Taking Care of Your Backyard, From Pruning to Weed Prevention
A backyard is an extension of your living spaces, so maintaining this area is important. These tips will help you learn how to take care of your backyard.
Elisa Greenberg  •  May 22, 2026
How to Sharpen Your Lawn Mower Blades in Under an Hour
You’ll want to sharpen your lawn mower blades at least twice a season. Our step-by-step guide will show you the best ways to sharpen your lawn mower blades.
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Common Lawn Care Questions

Both zoysia grass and bermuda grass are somewhat similar to St. Augustine because they’re all warm-season grasses. Beyond that, most grass types have unique properties that set them apart. Zoysia grass costs twice the price of St. Augustine grass on average and it has thinner blades and a deeper green appearance. Bermuda grass, compared to St. Augustine, has much thinner blades, is softer to the touch, and has a higher tolerance for colder weather.

Regular mowing with sharp blades and appropriate fertilization programs.

When stored under ideal conditions, grass seed lasts anywhere from 10 to 18 months from the testing date without any real decrease in the germination rate. You can still use the seeds after this timeframe, but the germination rates drop 10% to 20% each year. 

If you’re just embarking on an overseeding project, using seeds that have been in storage for a few years isn’t too big of a deal. However, if you’re planning on redoing your entire landscape, your best bet for a healthy, luscious lawn is to use new seeds.

While dethatching first often makes the aeration process faster and easier, both actions can be done on the same day. Aeration can also loosen up the thatch, even if you have a harder time aerating the soil because the thatch got too thick. Because both dethatching and aeration have the common goal of making it easier for the soil to get water and nutrients, it’s safe and possible to do both at the same time.

There are a few things you should ask a weed service company before hiring to ensure you’re choosing the best professional for the job:

  • How often will you apply herbicides?

  • Do you include any spot treatments or manual weed removal in your pricing?

  • Do you offer pet-safe and kid-safe herbicides?

  • What other lawn services can you provide?

  • Do you offer any kind of guarantee for the work performed?

  • Are you properly licensed and fully insured?

  • Do you have any customer references I could speak with?