The best time in Northeast Ohio for successful lawn installation is during the spring or fall. During the early growth period, grass is not hardy enough to sustain the hot summer months.

2 |Protection

The first month is a critical time period for grass growth. We mulch the lawn surface using a straw blower. This protects from heavy rain washout and helps preserve soil moisture needed for proper germination. It also acts as protection to harmful sun exposure.

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Soil Preparation

Establishing proper soil conditions is vital. A common detriment to grass growth is a lack of aeration in the initial subsoil. Grass roots cannot grow without access to oxygen and nutrients. We use the rockhounding technique to remove rocks and breakdown the surface soil.  This improves overall water flow and nutrient absorption. To finish off soil preparation, we consider water draining. We slope surfaces away from the house and driveway to guide any water runoff and add top soil to areas where needed.

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Seeding

Over the decades we have established that using a premium seed blend results in the greenest and most resilient lawns. Our choice has consistently been Lesco’s premium seed. The blend combines the most premium grass types, including the popular Kentucky bluegrass that will leave you with a beautiful dense, green yard. To achieve that perfect, green lawn, the blend promotes hardiness and includes complementary grass species to provide cold weather tolerance, resilience to heat droughts, and fast germination. For those looking for an instantaneous lawn look, we would recommend and provide sod installation.

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Fertilizer

Fertilizer is extremely important in nurturing new lawns with the elements necessary for healthy grass growth. We choose to utilize a Lesco starter fertilizer with higher concentrations of phosphorus to boost chances of  successful sprouting.  For the first 4-5 weeks, these rich soil conditions are essential in supporting the growth process.