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Landscaping FAQs

Mr. Handyman has been helping homeowners repair, maintain, and enhance their spaces for over 25 years! We are the one-stop solution for everything on your to-do list. This includes answering your questions about home repairs, maintenance, and improvements. Here are answers to some of your most frequently asked questions about landscaping.

Is landscaping the same as lawn care?

Landscaping and lawn care might seem similar, but they’re actually pretty different! Lawn care usually covers the basics: mowing, watering, fertilizing, and keeping the grass healthy and green. Landscaping, on the other hand, is all about the bigger picture. It includes designing and installing features like flower beds, shrubs, pathways, and even hardscapes like patios or stone walls. While lawn care is part of it, landscaping is much more comprehensive. It transforms your outdoor space into something beautiful and functional beyond your lawn.

What is the purpose of landscaping?

Landscaping and landscaping services are all about making outdoor spaces beautiful and inviting. It adds personality to a yard, improves curb appeal, and can even boost property value. Beyond looks, landscaping serves practical purposes, like preventing soil erosion, adding shade, and helping local wildlife with native plants. It’s a way to turn any outdoor area into a place that’s both functional and enjoyable.

What’s considered a landscape?

A landscape is everything you see in an outdoor space—trees, plants, grass, flowers, pathways, and even things like patios, ponds, or stone walls. It’s the full scene that comes together to make an outdoor area look and feel a certain way, whether it’s naturally wild or carefully designed. By creating a unique, functional, and aesthetic environment, you can enhance how you experience the outdoors.

How do I make a lawn green and thick?

To get a green, thick lawn, start with regular mowing and watering. Make sure to fertilize with the proper nutrients, ideally in early spring and fall, to encourage healthy growth. Aerating the soil once a year can also work wonders, allowing water and nutrients to reach the roots more effectively.

Overseeding—spreading extra grass seed over your lawn—can help fill in thin spots, especially if you do it in the cooler months. And, of course, stay on top of weeds to keep them from taking over. Consistent care not only strengthens your lawn but also makes it more resistant to drought and disease, giving you a healthy, vibrant lawn you can enjoy year-round. With a little care, you’ll be well on your way to a lush, green lawn.

Can you lay new grass over old grass?

Yes, but it’s generally not recommended if you want the best results. For new grass to grow strong and healthy, it needs good soil contact. A better approach is to dethatch the lawn, remove any dead or patchy grass, and then loosen the soil a bit before adding new sod or seed. This helps the new grass establish deep roots and thrive in the long run.