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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Breyden Kellam  •  Aug 9, 2026
Can Fertilizer Kill Your Grass? What You Need to Know
Fertilizer burns can result in discolored or dead grass. These nine tips will help prevent lawn burn and keep your yard looking healthy and green with fertilizer.
Amber Guetebier  •  Aug 5, 2026
13 Essential Landscaping Tips for a Beautiful Spring Garden
These top 13 essential spring landscaping tips, including spring lawn care and gardening tips, will help you get your garden ready for the season.
Audrey Bruno  •  Aug 4, 2026
Drop Spreaders vs. Broadcast Spreaders: Here Are the Differences
When it comes to drop spreaders versus broadcast spreaders, knowing the differences between them will help you make the right choice for your outdoor setup.
C.E. Larusso  •  Aug 4, 2026
How Much Does a New Lawn Mower Cost?
The cost for a new lawn mower varies based on features and preferences, but on average, starts at $80 for reel mowers and runs to $3,000 for zero-turn models.
Katy Willis  •  Aug 4, 2026
How to Perform Lawn Mower Maintenance in 9 Steps for a Picture-Perfect Lawn
Learn how to keep your lawn mower in peak condition to maintain a healthy, luxurious lawn with our top tips for lawn mower maintenance.
Lauren Wellbank  •  Aug 4, 2026
How Often Should a Gardener Visit Your Property for Maintenance?
Once established, your garden beds can provide hours of enjoyment. A professional gardener can help keep these beds looking their best through the growing season and beyond when you hire one to come out and tend to your plants every so often.
Ben Kissam  •  Aug 1, 2026
Liquid vs. Granular Lawn Fertilizer: The Complete Homeowner’s Guide
Regular fertilization is key to keeping your lawn looking its best. This liquid vs. granular lawn fertilizer guide walks you through the benefits of each.
Alison Kasch  •  Aug 1, 2026
Pulling Weeds by Hand: A Complete Guide
Pulling weeds by hand is an effective way to remove weeds, but you’ll want some tips and tricks up your sleeve to make regular weeding an easier chore.
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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?